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| − | '''Summary of the patent applications from TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA on November 30th, 2023'''
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| − | TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA has recently filed several patents related to various technologies. These patents cover areas such as device pairing with vehicles, wireless communications, optical transceivers, phone call management in vehicles, power supply control devices, power storage systems, battery designs, and sealed battery designs.
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| − | TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA has filed patents for:
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| − | - A method for pairing a device with a vehicle, involving determining the proximity of the device and the person associated with it to the vehicle.
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| − | - A system for wireless communications, enabling efficient scheduling and delivery of multimedia content to user equipment.
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| − | - An optical transceiver that uses ring resonators to separate light of the same wavelength.
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| − | - A method for managing phone calls in a vehicle based on the occupant's noise level.
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| − | - A power supply control device for vehicles, managing power supply from the battery to the load based on the vehicle's usage state and battery charge amount.
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| − | - A power storage system with a stationary power storage device, control device, relay, and input device.
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| − | - Battery designs with multiple electrode bodies connected by a conductive material, improving adhesion and connectivity.
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| − | - Sealed battery designs with metal walls and resin safety valve members, allowing gas venting at specific pressure levels.
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| − | - A sealed power storage device with a metal case and resin sealing member, sealing the liquid inlet.
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| − | Notable Applications:
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| − | - Method for pairing devices with vehicles based on proximity and approval.
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| − | - Wireless communication system for efficient scheduling and delivery of multimedia content.
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| − | - Optical transceiver using ring resonators to separate light of the same wavelength.
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| − | - Phone call management in vehicles based on occupant noise level.
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| − | - Power supply control device for vehicles based on usage state and battery charge amount.
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| − | - Power storage system with stationary power storage device, control device, relay, and input device.
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| − | - Battery designs with improved adhesion and connectivity.
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| − | - Sealed battery designs with gas venting at specific pressure levels.
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| − | - Sealed power storage device with resin sealing member for liquid inlet sealing.
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| | ==Patent applications for TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA on November 30th, 2023== | | ==Patent applications for TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA on November 30th, 2023== |
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| | Yusaku ONOCHI | | Yusaku ONOCHI |
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| − | The patent application describes a method for processing a methanation catalyst to prevent degradation of its performance. The method involves oxidizing nickel in the catalyst through a heat treatment process using an oxygen gas.
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| − | * The method aims to suppress degradation of a methanation catalyst's performance.
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| − | * The catalyst contains nickel as a catalyst component.
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| − | * The heat treatment process involves supplying an oxygen gas containing oxygen to a reactor housing the catalyst.
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| − | * The oxygen gas is supplied to the reactor at a specific rate per gram of catalyst.
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| − | * The supply rate of oxygen to the catalyst ranges from 0.0213 mmol-O/sec·g-cat. to 0.0638 mmol-O/sec·g-cat.
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| − | * The heat treatment process lasts for a minimum of 30 minutes.
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| − | Provided is a methanation catalyst processing method capable of suppressing degradation of a catalyst performance. A methanation catalyst processing method of the present disclosure includes oxidizing nickel through a heat treatment of a methanation catalyst by supplying an oxygen gas containing oxygen to a reactor, the reactor housing the methanation catalyst containing the nickel as a catalyst component. In the oxidizing, the oxygen gas is supplied to the reactor such that the oxygen is supplied to 1 g of the methanation catalyst at a supply rate in a range of from 0.0213 mmol-O/sec·g-cat. to 0.0638 mmol-O/sec·g-cat., and a time period of the heat treatment of the methanation catalyst by supplying the oxygen gas to the reactor is set to 30 minutes or more.
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| | ===Method of Producing Electrode and Electrode Production Apparatus ([[US Patent Application 18446734. Method of Producing Electrode and Electrode Production Apparatus simplified abstract|18446734]])=== | | ===Method of Producing Electrode and Electrode Production Apparatus ([[US Patent Application 18446734. Method of Producing Electrode and Electrode Production Apparatus simplified abstract|18446734]])=== |
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| | Tomoyuki UEZONO | | Tomoyuki UEZONO |
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| − | The patent application describes a method for creating a film-like flow of an aerosol containing an active material, binder, and gas. This flow is then passed through an electrically-charged region created by corona discharge. After passing through this region, the flow is introduced into an electric field where the solid components adhere to a substrate surface, forming an active material layer.
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| − | * Method for creating a film-like flow of an aerosol containing active material, binder, and gas
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| − | * Formation of an electrically-charged region through corona discharge
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| − | * Passage of the film-like flow through the electrically-charged region
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| − | * Introduction of the flow into an electric field
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| − | * Adherence of solid components to a substrate surface, forming an active material layer
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| − | (a) An aerosol including an active material, a binder, and a gas is made. (b) A film-like flow of the aerosol is formed. (c) An electrically-charged region is formed by corona discharge. (d) The film-like flow passes through the electrically-charged region. (e) The film-like flow is introduced into an electric field after passing through the electrically-charged region. In the electric field, an active material layer is formed by adhering a solid component of the film-like flow onto a surface of a substrate by electrostatic force.
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| | ===JOINT MECHANISM ([[US Patent Application 18123123. JOINT MECHANISM simplified abstract|18123123]])=== | | ===JOINT MECHANISM ([[US Patent Application 18123123. JOINT MECHANISM simplified abstract|18123123]])=== |
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| | Kazutoshi NISHII | | Kazutoshi NISHII |
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| − | The patent application describes a joint mechanism that consists of two joint portions connected by a connecting member, allowing them to rotate relative to each other.
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| − | * The joint mechanism includes multiple wires that extend from the first joint portion to the second joint portion in a straight line, with one end attached to the second joint portion in a circular shape.
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| − | * The wires are pulled to create movement in the joint mechanism.
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| − | * An offset member is placed between the two joint portions to offset the straight arrangement of the wires, allowing them to pass through the offset member.
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| − | * The offset member ensures that the wires are not aligned with each other, enabling the joint mechanism to function properly.
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| − | The joint mechanism includes: a first joint portion; a second joint portion connected to the first joint portion via a connecting member so as to be relatively rotatable about an axis of the connecting member; a plurality of wires each having one end side arranged in a straight line and extending from the first joint portion toward the second joint portion, the other end side being attached to the second joint portion in a circumferential shape, and being pulled; and an offset member provided between the first joint portion and the second joint portion, the offset member being configured to offset one end side of the wire arranged in a straight line with respect to each other by passing the wire.
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| | ===VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER ([[US Patent Application 18190124. VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER simplified abstract|18190124]])=== | | ===VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER ([[US Patent Application 18190124. VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER simplified abstract|18190124]])=== |
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| | Yu HOSHINO | | Yu HOSHINO |
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| − | The patent application describes a system where the engine, heater, and heater core are connected by pipes.
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| − | * The system has different traveling modes: HEV traveling mode, engine single traveling mode, and EV traveling mode.
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| − | * In HEV and engine single traveling modes, a flow path is formed using pipes, and the engine heats the coolant, which in turn heats the heater core.
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| − | * In EV traveling mode, a different flow path is formed, including a pipe, and the heater heats the coolant to heat the heater core.
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| − | The engine, the heater, and the heater core are connected by pipes. When the traveling mode is HEV traveling mode or the engine single traveling mode, a flow path formed of pipes is formed, and the coolant is heated by the engine to heat the heater core. When the traveling mode is EV traveling mode, a flow path including a pipe is formed, and the coolant is heated by the heater to heat the heater core.
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| | ===DRIVING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18366415. DRIVING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18366415]])=== | | ===DRIVING APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18366415. DRIVING APPARATUS simplified abstract|18366415]])=== |
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| | Sho ITO | | Sho ITO |
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| − | - The patent application describes a driving apparatus that includes an electric motor, a case, a drive shaft, and radial and connecting ribs.
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| − | - The electric motor consists of a stator and a rotor.
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| − | - The case houses the electric motor and is mounted on a vehicle, partially overlapping a side member.
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| − | - The drive shaft is connected to a wheel.
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| − | - The radial ribs project in the vehicle width direction and extend radially.
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| − | - The connecting rib projects in the vehicle width direction and joins with the center side ends of the radial ribs.
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| − | - Some of the radial ribs reach a first region of the case that overlaps the side member but does not overlap with the wheel.
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| − | - The driving apparatus aims to improve the strength of the case that accommodates the electric motor and is mounted on the vehicle.
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| − | A driving apparatus of the present disclosure includes an electric motor including a stator and a rotor, a case accommodating the electric motor and mounted on a vehicle so as to partially overlap a side member as viewed from a vehicle width direction, a drive shaft connected to a wheel, a plurality of radial ribs respectively projecting in the vehicle width direction and extending radially, and a connecting rib projecting in the vehicle width direction and joining with center side ends of the plurality of radial ribs. At least part of the plurality of radial ribs reach a first region of the case that overlaps the side member and does not overlap with the wheel as viewed from the vehicle width direction. The driving apparatus improves strength of the case that accommodates the electric motor and is mounted on the vehicle.
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| | ===RECOMMENDED VEHICLE-RELATED FUNCTIONALITY ([[US Patent Application 17827911. RECOMMENDED VEHICLE-RELATED FUNCTIONALITY simplified abstract|17827911]])=== | | ===RECOMMENDED VEHICLE-RELATED FUNCTIONALITY ([[US Patent Application 17827911. RECOMMENDED VEHICLE-RELATED FUNCTIONALITY simplified abstract|17827911]])=== |
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| | Simon P. Roberts | | Simon P. Roberts |
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| − | - The patent application describes a method for analyzing data related to content being delivered to devices in a vehicle.
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| − | - The analysis is used to determine additional functionality that can be provided to the devices based on the content being delivered.
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| − | - This additional functionality is then notified to the devices in the vehicle.
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| − | - The innovation aims to enhance the user experience and provide relevant features to occupants based on the content they are consuming in the vehicle.
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| − | An example operation includes one or more of analyzing data related to content being delivered to occupant devices in a vehicle; and notifying the devices of additional functionality related to the vehicle based on the analyzing.
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| | ===SHIFTING DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE HAVING VIRTUAL MANUAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM ([[US Patent Application 18310160. SHIFTING DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE HAVING VIRTUAL MANUAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM simplified abstract|18310160]])=== | | ===SHIFTING DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE HAVING VIRTUAL MANUAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM ([[US Patent Application 18310160. SHIFTING DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE HAVING VIRTUAL MANUAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM simplified abstract|18310160]])=== |
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| | Yoichiro ISAMI | | Yoichiro ISAMI |
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| − | The patent application describes a shifting device for an electric vehicle with a virtual manual transmission system.
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| − | * The shifting device can create different shift patterns and torque characteristics.
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| − | * It includes an indicator to show the current shift pattern and an indication switcher to change the pattern.
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| − | * When the indication switcher is used, at least one of the shift positions or virtual gear stages will be different from the previous pattern.
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| − | * The shifting device allows for a variety of shift patterns to be easily selected and adjusted.
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| − | A shifting device for an electric vehicle having a virtual manual transmission system, that is configured to realize a variety of shift patterns and torque characteristics. The shifting device comprises: an indicator that indicates a shift pattern; and an indication switcher that switches the shift pattern indicated in the indicator to another pattern. At least any one of the number of the shift positions and a virtual gear stage assigned to the shift position in the shift pattern switched by the indication switcher is different from that in the previous shift pattern indicated in the indicator before switched by the indication switcher.
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| | ===CONTROL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE ([[US Patent Application 18320286. CONTROL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract|18320286]])=== | | ===CONTROL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE ([[US Patent Application 18320286. CONTROL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract|18320286]])=== |
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| | Yuji Yamaya | | Yuji Yamaya |
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| − | - The patent application describes a control apparatus for a vehicle that has an electric motor and a parking lock mechanism.
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| − | - The parking lock mechanism includes a parking gear, a lock tooth, and an actuator for moving the lock tooth.
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| − | - When the shift operation position is switched to the parking position, the lock tooth is moved by the actuator to mesh with the parking gear.
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| − | - When the shift operation position is switched from the parking position to another position while the vehicle is stopped, the electric motor outputs a torque in the opposite direction of rotation of the drive wheels due to a gradient of the road surface.
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| − | - The outputted torque is increased until rotation of the electric motor is detected.
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| − | - The purpose of this innovation is to prevent the vehicle from rolling on a gradient when parked by utilizing the electric motor's torque in the opposite direction of rotation.
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| − | A control apparatus for a vehicle that includes an electric motor and a parking lock mechanism for stopping rotation in a power transmission path between the electric motor and drive wheels. The parking lock mechanism includes: a parking gear, a lock tooth that is to mesh with the parking gear and an actuator for moving the lock tooth. When a shift operation position is switched to a parking position, the lock tooth is moved by the actuator to mesh with the parking gear. When the shift operation position is switched from the parking position to another position in a state in which the vehicle is stopped, the electric motor outputs a torque acting in a rotational direction opposite to a direction of rotation of the drive wheels due to a gradient of a road surface, and the outputted torque is increased until rotation of the electric motor is detected.
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| | ===ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD OF ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE ([[US Patent Application 18295849. ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD OF ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE simplified abstract|18295849]])=== | | ===ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD OF ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE ([[US Patent Application 18295849. ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD OF ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE simplified abstract|18295849]])=== |
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| | Yoshihiro IKUSHIMA | | Yoshihiro IKUSHIMA |
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| − | The patent application describes an electrified vehicle with a motor and transmission, and a control method for the vehicle.
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| − | * The vehicle moves forward when in forward gear and backward when in reverse gear, with the motor rotating in the forward direction.
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| − | * If the transmission is switched to reverse gear while the vehicle is moving forward, or to forward gear while the vehicle is moving backward, fail-safe control is activated.
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| − | * The fail-safe control allows the motor to rotate in reverse, preventing a strong shock from occurring in the vehicle.
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| − | Provided is an electrified vehicle including a motor and a transmission, and a control method thereof. The electrified vehicle is caused to travel forward when forward gear is achieved and the electrified vehicle is caused to travel backward when reverse gear is achieved while the motor is performing forward rotation. When the transmission is switched to reverse gear while the electrified vehicle is traveling forward, or when the transmission is switched to forward gear while the electrified vehicle is traveling backward, fail-safe control to allow reverse rotation of the motor is executed, thereby suppressing a great shock from being generated in the vehicle.
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| | ===ELECTROMECHANICAL INTEGRATION UNIT ([[US Patent Application 18121822. ELECTROMECHANICAL INTEGRATION UNIT simplified abstract|18121822]])=== | | ===ELECTROMECHANICAL INTEGRATION UNIT ([[US Patent Application 18121822. ELECTROMECHANICAL INTEGRATION UNIT simplified abstract|18121822]])=== |
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| | Keisuke YUKI | | Keisuke YUKI |
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| − | The abstract describes an electromechanical integration unit that includes a motor, electrical units, and a housing with multiple terminals.
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| − | * The unit consists of a motor, a first electrical unit, and a second electrical unit.
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| − | * The motor is housed in one chamber of the housing, while the electrical units are housed in another chamber.
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| − | * The housing has multiple motor terminals arranged in the second chamber.
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| − | * The first electrical unit has multiple terminals that are grouped together with the motor terminals.
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| − | * The second electrical unit has multiple motor terminals and multiple second terminals that are connected to the first terminals.
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| − | * The first and second electrical components together form a power control circuit for managing the power supplied to the motor.
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| − | * A service hole is provided in the second chamber of the housing.
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| − | * The motor terminals and the first terminal are connected to the second terminals, which are exposed to the outside through the service hole.
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| − | The electromechanical integration unit includes a motor housed in a first chamber of the housing, and a first electrical unit and a second electrical unit housed in a second chamber of the housing. The housing includes multiple motor terminals arranged in the second chamber. The first electrical unit includes multiple first terminals arranged together with the motor terminals. The second electrical unit includes multiple motor terminals and multiple second terminals connected to the first terminals. The first electrical component of the first electrical unit, together with the second electrical component of the second electrical component, constitutes a power control circuit for controlling the power supplied to the motor. A service hole is provided in the second chamber of the housing, and the motor terminals and the first terminal are connected to the second terminals in a range exposed to the outside through the service hole.
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| | ===SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING BACKUP LIGHTING VISIBILITY ([[US Patent Application 17827303. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING BACKUP LIGHTING VISIBILITY simplified abstract|17827303]])=== | | ===SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING BACKUP LIGHTING VISIBILITY ([[US Patent Application 17827303. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING BACKUP LIGHTING VISIBILITY simplified abstract|17827303]])=== |
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| − | The patent application is for a backup light system and method used in vehicles.
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| − | * The system includes a backup light that produces light in a specific pattern.
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| − | * A sensor is used to detect data related to the condition of the vehicle.
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| − | * An electronic control unit (ECU) is connected to the backup light and the sensor.
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| − | * The ECU analyzes the detected data to determine the vehicle's condition.
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| − | * Based on the vehicle's condition, the ECU adjusts the intensity of the light produced by the backup light.
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| − | Backup light systems and methods for use in a vehicle. The system includes a backup light configured to generate light in an illumination pattern, a sensor configured to detect data corresponding to a vehicle condition, and an electronic control unit (ECU) coupled to the backup light and the sensor. The ECU is configured to determine the vehicle condition based on the detected data, and adjust an intensity of the light generated by the backup light based on the vehicle condition.
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| | ===VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM STORING VEHICLE CONTROL PROGRAM ([[US Patent Application 18299752. VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM STORING VEHICLE CONTROL PROGRAM simplified abstract|18299752]])=== | | ===VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM STORING VEHICLE CONTROL PROGRAM ([[US Patent Application 18299752. VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM STORING VEHICLE CONTROL PROGRAM simplified abstract|18299752]])=== |
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| − | The patent application describes a vehicle control device that includes a memory and a processor.
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| − | The processor is configured to set a transition condition for canceling a turn signal based on the vehicle speed.
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| − | If the turning angle of the tire satisfies the transition condition while the turn signal is on and the steering wheel is being steered, the control device will switch the turn signal off.
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| − | * Vehicle control device for canceling turn signals based on tire turning angle and vehicle speed.
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| − | * Processor sets a transition condition for canceling the turn signal.
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| − | * If the turning angle of the tire satisfies the transition condition while the turn signal is on and the steering wheel is being steered, the turn signal is switched off.
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| − | A vehicle control device including: a memory; and a processor coupled to the memory, the processor being configured to: set, based on a vehicle speed, a transition condition of a turning angle of a tire for canceling a turn signal, and in a case in which the turning angle of the tire satisfies the transition condition that has been set, due to a steering wheel being steered while the turn signal is in an on state, carry out control to switch the turn signal to an off state.
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| | ===VEHICLE ([[US Patent Application 18176878. VEHICLE simplified abstract|18176878]])=== | | ===VEHICLE ([[US Patent Application 18176878. VEHICLE simplified abstract|18176878]])=== |
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| − | The patent application describes a vehicle body design that includes an electrical component located at the rear of the vehicle body.
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| − | * The electrical component is covered by a base bracket at the lower portion and a cover at the upper portion.
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| − | * The cover has a top wall and side walls that extend from the top wall to the base bracket on both sides of the electrical component.
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| − | * The rear of the electrical component is open.
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| − | * The base bracket has a protective wall that extends upwardly at the rear of the electrical component.
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| − | * The height of the protective wall is smaller than the height of the cover's top wall relative to the base bracket.
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| − | The vehicle body disclosed herein includes an electrical component disposed at a rear portion of the vehicle body, a base bracket that covers a lower portion of the electrical component, and a cover that is attached to the base bracket and covers an upper portion of the electrical component. The cover has a cover upper wall located above the electrical component and a pair of cover side walls extending from the cover upper wall to the base bracket on both sides of the electrical component in the left-right direction, and the rear of the electrical component has an open shape. The base bracket has a protective wall extending upwardly at the rear of the electrical component. The height of the protective wall relative to the base bracket is smaller than the height of the cover upper wall relative to the base bracket.
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| − | - The method involves determining the condition at the location where the past occupant is currently located.
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| − | - The method also involves determining the time when the past occupant will become an occupant of the vehicle again.
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| − | - Based on these determinations, the method adjusts another condition of the vehicle cabin to match the condition at the time when the past occupant will be in the vehicle again.
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| − | An example operation includes one or more of determining a condition at a location containing a past occupant of a vehicle, determining a time when the past occupant will become an occupant of the vehicle, and adjusting another condition of a cabin of the vehicle to be at the condition at the time.
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| − | * The device acquires vehicle information, including the acceleration of a vehicle and the time at which the acceleration is detected.
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| − | * It derives the amount of change in acceleration per unit time using the acquired vehicle information.
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| − | * The device sets a threshold value for the amount of change based on the interval at which the acceleration is detected.
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| − | * It extracts the vehicle information that corresponds to the amount of change equal to or greater than the threshold value as target data.
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| − | The information processing device includes: an acquiring unit that acquires vehicle information including an acceleration of a vehicle and a detection time at which the acceleration is detected; a deriving unit that derives an amount of change of the acceleration per unit time using the vehicle information; a setting unit that sets a threshold value of the amount of change corresponding to an interval at which the acceleration is detected using the detection time; and an extracting unit that extracts the vehicle information corresponding to the amount of change as target data when the amount of change is equal to or larger than the threshold value.
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| | ===VEHICLE SECURITY MODE ([[US Patent Application 17898387. VEHICLE SECURITY MODE simplified abstract|17898387]])=== | | ===VEHICLE SECURITY MODE ([[US Patent Application 17898387. VEHICLE SECURITY MODE simplified abstract|17898387]])=== |
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| − | The patent application describes a system for enhancing the security of a vehicle using sensors and data analysis.
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| − | * The vehicle enters a security mode when its sensors detect any movement or irregular sound.
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| − | * The vehicle collects data from the sensors to record the surrounding area.
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| − | * The collected data is analyzed by the vehicle to determine if there is a security threat.
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| − | * If the security threat is above a certain threshold, the vehicle notifies a device associated with it.
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| − | * The vehicle then performs an action based on a message received from the device.
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| − | An example operation includes one or more of entering, by a vehicle, a security mode, when sensors on the vehicle detect a movement or an irregular sound, collecting data, by the vehicle, from the sensors to record an area proximate the vehicle, analyzing, by the vehicle, the data to determine a security threat, notifying, by the vehicle, a device associated with the vehicle when the security threat is above a threshold, and performing an action, by the vehicle, based on a message received from the device.
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| | ===CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD ([[US Patent Application 18140249. CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD simplified abstract|18140249]])=== | | ===CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD ([[US Patent Application 18140249. CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD simplified abstract|18140249]])=== |
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| | Kazuki MIYAKE | | Kazuki MIYAKE |
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| − | The abstract describes a control device for a vehicle that can control its motion.
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| − | * The control device includes a controller that can generate a braking force to slow down the vehicle when a braking request is made.
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| − | * The controller can release the braking force if a specific condition for continuing the braking control is not met.
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| − | * However, if the condition is met and the accelerator pedal is operated during braking, the controller will maintain the braking force.
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| − | * This innovation allows for more precise control of the vehicle's motion during braking, taking into account the operation of the accelerator pedal.
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| − | A control device configured to control motion of a vehicle includes a controller. The controller is configured to execute braking control that generates a braking force for decelerating the vehicle in response to a braking request. The controller is configured to release the braking force by the braking control when a predetermined condition for continuing the braking control is not satisfied, and to maintain the braking force by the braking control when the predetermined condition is satisfied, in a case where an accelerator pedal is operated during execution of the braking control.
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| | ===CONTROLLER FOR HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE ([[US Patent Application 18187000. CONTROLLER FOR HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE simplified abstract|18187000]])=== | | ===CONTROLLER FOR HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE ([[US Patent Application 18187000. CONTROLLER FOR HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE simplified abstract|18187000]])=== |
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| | Koji MURAKAMI | | Koji MURAKAMI |
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| − | The patent application describes a controller for a hybrid electric vehicle that starts the engine under certain conditions.
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| − | * The controller has a two-step engine starting process.
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| − | * The first step involves using a motor generator to crank the engine.
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| − | * If the first step fails, the second step is executed.
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| − | * The second step involves temporarily stopping power supply to the motor generator and then using it to crank the engine.
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| − | * The controller keeps track of how many times the second step is executed after the first step fails.
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| − | * If the count reaches a certain threshold, the controller disables the engine's idle reduction system, even if the second step successfully starts the engine.
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| − | A controller for a hybrid electric vehicle executes an engine starting process when an execution condition for starting an engine is satisfied. The engine starting process includes a first starting process that drives a motor generator to crank the engine and a second starting process that is executed when the first starting process failed to start the engine. The second starting process includes suspending supply of power to the motor generator and then driving the motor generator to crank the engine. The controller performs a counting process that counts an occurrence of execution of the second starting process after the first starting process failed to start the engine. When the counted occurrence is greater than or equal to a determination threshold value, the controller prohibits operation of an idle reduction system of the engine even if the second starting process successfully started the engine.
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| | ===PARKING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18297356. PARKING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS simplified abstract|18297356]])=== | | ===PARKING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18297356. PARKING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS simplified abstract|18297356]])=== |
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| | Daiki Maruki | | Daiki Maruki |
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| − | The patent application describes a parking assistance apparatus that helps drivers park their vehicles. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:
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| − | * The parking assistance apparatus creates a reference moving route based on route information.
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| − | * When the apparatus detects a feature point that corresponds to a registered start feature point, it sets the reference moving route.
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| − | * If the driver does not request automatic parking, they manually park the vehicle at the parking space.
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| − | * Once the driver starts manually parking, the apparatus can execute automatic parking if requested.
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| − | * Automatic parking is only initiated if the positional relationship between the vehicle and the reference moving route meets a predetermined condition.
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| − | A parking assistance apparatus sets a reference moving route, based on route information when a feature point corresponding to a registered start feature point is detected, automatically parking an own vehicle at a parking space is not requested, and a driver of the own vehicle starts manually parking the own vehicle at the parking space. After the driver starts manually parking the own vehicle at the parking space, the parking assistance apparatus executes an automatic parking control when automatically parking the own vehicle at the parking space is requested, and a positional relationship between the own vehicle and the reference moving route satisfies a predetermined condition.
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| | ===PARKING ASSIST APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18325354. PARKING ASSIST APPARATUS simplified abstract|18325354]])=== | | ===PARKING ASSIST APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18325354. PARKING ASSIST APPARATUS simplified abstract|18325354]])=== |
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| | Kohei MAEJIMA | | Kohei MAEJIMA |
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| − | The parking assist apparatus described in the patent application includes an image pickup device, a three-dimensional object information acquisition device, and a control unit that performs parking assist control.
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| − | * The control unit registers the path traveled by the vehicle from the start position to the parking position, along with feature points extracted from the surroundings of the path and three-dimensional objects, in a storage device.
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| − | * When a feature point and a three-dimensional object are detected, the control unit calculates the registered path based on their positions.
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| − | * The driver is then notified, either through a display or a sound, of the first section where the parking assist control can be started, once the start condition is satisfied.
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| − | A parking assist apparatus includes an image pickup device, a three-dimensional object information acquisition device, and a control unit which executes parking assist control. The control unit registers in a storage device a path along which the vehicle has traveled when the driver has driven the vehicle from a start position to a parking position as a registered path together with a feature point extracted from a surrounding of the path and a three-dimensional object included in the three-dimensional object information, calculates, when a feature point and a three-dimensional object are detected, the registered path based on the positions of the feature point and the three-dimensional object, and notifies the driver, by display or a sound, of a first section in which the parking assist control can be started when a start condition which is satisfied when it is determined that the parking assist control can be started is satisfied.
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| | ===FOLLOW-UP TRAVEL SUPPORT DEVICE, FOLLOW-UP TRAVEL SUPPORT METHOD AND NON TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18194206. FOLLOW-UP TRAVEL SUPPORT DEVICE, FOLLOW-UP TRAVEL SUPPORT METHOD AND NON TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract|18194206]])=== | | ===FOLLOW-UP TRAVEL SUPPORT DEVICE, FOLLOW-UP TRAVEL SUPPORT METHOD AND NON TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18194206. FOLLOW-UP TRAVEL SUPPORT DEVICE, FOLLOW-UP TRAVEL SUPPORT METHOD AND NON TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract|18194206]])=== |
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| | Sui KURIHASHI | | Sui KURIHASHI |
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| − | The abstract describes a travel support device that can detect surrounding vehicles and set a target speed for the host vehicle.
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| − | * The device includes a processor that can detect other vehicles around the host vehicle.
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| − | * It can set a target speed for the host vehicle, which may be different from the current set speed.
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| − | * The target speed is set based on the presence of a partner vehicle that is following the host vehicle.
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| − | * The partner vehicle and the host vehicle travel together in a follow-up travel mode.
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| − | * The device helps the host vehicle maintain a safe distance from the partner vehicle during follow-up travel.
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| − | The follow-up travel support device includes a processor configured to detect a surrounding vehicle around a host vehicle, and set a target vehicle speed of the host vehicle. The processor is configured to set the target vehicle speed to a speed different from a set speed of the host vehicle until a partner vehicle that performs a follow-up travel in which a following vehicle follows a preceding vehicle together with the host vehicle is detected as the surrounding vehicle.
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| | ===CONTROLLER AND CONTROL METHOD FOR VEHICLE ([[US Patent Application 18323713. CONTROLLER AND CONTROL METHOD FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract|18323713]])=== | | ===CONTROLLER AND CONTROL METHOD FOR VEHICLE ([[US Patent Application 18323713. CONTROLLER AND CONTROL METHOD FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract|18323713]])=== |
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| | Katsuya SASAKI | | Katsuya SASAKI |
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| − | The patent application describes a vehicle system that includes sensors and a controller for controlling the vehicle speed.
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| − | * The vehicle system includes an accelerator sensor, a vehicle speed sensor, and a gradient sensor.
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| − | * The controller calculates the driving force required to move the vehicle based on the vehicle speed and accelerator pedal operation.
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| − | * The controller also controls the vehicle speed to maintain a constant target speed using a cruise control process.
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| − | * The cruise control process is executed if the difference between the maximum and minimum vehicle speeds within a specified time period is within a specified value.
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| − | * The controller also considers the traveling resistance and gradient resistance in calculating the driving force.
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| − | * The cruise control process is executed if the sum of the traveling resistance and gradient resistance is greater than or equal to the driving force.
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| − | A vehicle includes an accelerator sensor, a vehicle speed sensor, and a gradient sensor. A controller for the vehicle is configured to execute a calculating process that calculates a traveling driving force required to move the vehicle forward based on a vehicle speed and an operation amount of an accelerator pedal, and a cruise control process that controls the vehicle speed such that the vehicle speed becomes a constant target vehicle speed. The controller is configured to execute the cruise control process on condition that a difference between a maximum value and a minimum value of the vehicle speed within a specified time period is less than or equal to a specified value, and a sum of a traveling resistance calculated based on the vehicle speed and a gradient resistance calculated based on the gradient of the road surface is greater than or equal to the traveling driving force.
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| | ===FOLLOW-UP TRAVEL SUPPORT DEVICE AND FOLLOW-UP TRAVEL SUPPORT METHOD ([[US Patent Application 18190942. FOLLOW-UP TRAVEL SUPPORT DEVICE AND FOLLOW-UP TRAVEL SUPPORT METHOD simplified abstract|18190942]])=== | | ===FOLLOW-UP TRAVEL SUPPORT DEVICE AND FOLLOW-UP TRAVEL SUPPORT METHOD ([[US Patent Application 18190942. FOLLOW-UP TRAVEL SUPPORT DEVICE AND FOLLOW-UP TRAVEL SUPPORT METHOD simplified abstract|18190942]])=== |
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| | Hayato SHIRAI | | Hayato SHIRAI |
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| − | The patent application describes a travel support device that can communicate with multiple vehicles.
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| − | * Communication unit capable of communicating with multiple vehicles
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| − | * Storage unit that stores a list of vehicles that can be followed by other vehicles
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| − | * Processor that receives information from a vehicle performing follow-up travel and selects a suitable preceding vehicle to be followed based on the received information
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| − | * Information about the preceding vehicle is then transmitted to the follow-up vehicle.
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| − | The follow-up travel support device includes a communication unit capable of communicating with a plurality of vehicles; a storage unit storing a list of follow-up permitted vehicles permitting being a follow-up target of another vehicle; and a processor configured to receive predetermined information from a follow-up execution vehicle that performs follow-up travel via the communication unit, select a preceding vehicle suitable as a follow-up target of the follow-up execution vehicle from among the follow-up permitted vehicles based on the predetermined information, and transmit information about the preceding vehicle to the follow-up execution vehicle via the communication unit.
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| | ===FOLLOW-UP TRAVEL SUPPORT DEVICE, FOLLOW-UP TRAVEL SUPPORT METHOD AND NON TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18191215. FOLLOW-UP TRAVEL SUPPORT DEVICE, FOLLOW-UP TRAVEL SUPPORT METHOD AND NON TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract|18191215]])=== | | ===FOLLOW-UP TRAVEL SUPPORT DEVICE, FOLLOW-UP TRAVEL SUPPORT METHOD AND NON TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18191215. FOLLOW-UP TRAVEL SUPPORT DEVICE, FOLLOW-UP TRAVEL SUPPORT METHOD AND NON TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract|18191215]])=== |
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| | Takahiro MATSUNAGA | | Takahiro MATSUNAGA |
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| − | The patent application describes a device that supports follow-up travel for vehicles.
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| − | * The device uses a processor to gather information about nearby vehicles and select a suitable preceding vehicle for the host vehicle to follow.
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| − | * It proposes the idea of follow-up travel to the occupant of the host vehicle.
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| − | * If the follow-up travel is not initiated despite the proposal, the device stops suggesting it.
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| − | The follow-up travel support device includes a processor configured to acquire information about surrounding vehicles around a host vehicle, select a preceding vehicle suitable as a follow-up target of the host vehicle based on the information about the surrounding vehicles, and propose to an occupant of the host vehicle a follow-up travel to the preceding vehicle by the host vehicle. The processor is configured to stop proposal of the follow-up travel when the follow-up travel is not started despite the proposal of the follow-up travel.
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| | ===BRAKING FORCE CONTROL DEVICE ([[US Patent Application 18234008. BRAKING FORCE CONTROL DEVICE simplified abstract|18234008]])=== | | ===BRAKING FORCE CONTROL DEVICE ([[US Patent Application 18234008. BRAKING FORCE CONTROL DEVICE simplified abstract|18234008]])=== |
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| | Kazuki MIYAKE | | Kazuki MIYAKE |
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| − | The patent application describes a control device, system, and method for distributing a braking request between a powertrain and a brake system based on the driver's request and the braking force that can be generated by the powertrain.
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| − | * The control device, system, and method determine if the braking request exceeds the braking force that the powertrain can generate.
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| − | * If the braking request is larger than the powertrain's braking force, the control device instructs the powertrain controller to generate the maximum braking force it can produce.
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| − | * Additionally, the control device instructs the brake controller to generate a braking force equal to the difference between the braking request and the powertrain's braking force.
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| − | * This approach ensures that the braking force is maximized by utilizing both the powertrain and the brake system effectively.
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| − | * The control device, system, and method optimize the distribution of braking force based on the available capabilities of the powertrain and brake system.
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| − | A control device, system and method that distribute a braking request to at least one of a powertrain and a brake based on a braking request by driver operation and a braking force that is generable by the power train. When the braking request is larger than the braking force that is generable by the powertrain, the device, system and method instruct a controller of the powertrain to generate the braking force that is generable by the powertrain, and to instruct a controller of the brake to generate a braking force corresponding to a difference between the braking request and the braking force that is generable by the powertrain.
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| | ===DYNAMIC GUI BASED ON ENHANCED FUNCTIONALITY ([[US Patent Application 17827906. DYNAMIC GUI BASED ON ENHANCED FUNCTIONALITY simplified abstract|17827906]])=== | | ===DYNAMIC GUI BASED ON ENHANCED FUNCTIONALITY ([[US Patent Application 17827906. DYNAMIC GUI BASED ON ENHANCED FUNCTIONALITY simplified abstract|17827906]])=== |
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| | Simon P. Roberts | | Simon P. Roberts |
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| − | The patent application describes a method for modifying the functionality of a vehicle based on data received from sensors within the vehicle and characteristics of the occupant.
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| − | * Data is received from sensors on the vehicle
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| − | * The data is associated with the internal environment of the vehicle and characteristics of the occupant
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| − | * The functionality of the vehicle is modified based on the received data
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| − | * The modification includes updating the Graphical User Interface (GUI) of the vehicle
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| − | * The modification also includes updating the GUI of a device associated with the occupant
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| − | An example operation includes one or more of receiving data from sensors on a vehicle, where the data is associated with an internal environment of the vehicle and characteristics of an occupant of the vehicle and modifying functionality of the vehicle based on the received data, where the modifying updates a Graphical User Interface (GUI) of the vehicle and a GUI of a device associated with the occupant.
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| | ===BROADCASTING VEHICLE EVENT TO EXTERNAL SOURCE ([[US Patent Application 17827917. BROADCASTING VEHICLE EVENT TO EXTERNAL SOURCE simplified abstract|17827917]])=== | | ===BROADCASTING VEHICLE EVENT TO EXTERNAL SOURCE ([[US Patent Application 17827917. BROADCASTING VEHICLE EVENT TO EXTERNAL SOURCE simplified abstract|17827917]])=== |
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| | Simon P. Roberts | | Simon P. Roberts |
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| − | The patent application describes a system for a vehicle to detect when a person exits the vehicle and moves to a different location. It also detects the seriousness of an event related to the vehicle and sends notifications accordingly.
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| − | * The system determines when a person leaves the vehicle and goes to a different location.
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| − | * It can detect the seriousness of an event happening with the vehicle.
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| − | * Based on the person's location and the seriousness of the event, the system sends a notification to the person's device.
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| − | * If the person's device does not respond to the first notification, a second notification is sent to a server associated with the entity at the new location.
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| − | An example operation includes determining, by a vehicle, that a first occupant has exited the vehicle at a first location and has relocated to a second location; detecting, by the vehicle, a level of seriousness of an event related to the vehicle; sending a first notification of the event, by the vehicle, to a device associated with the first occupant, based on the first location and the level of seriousness; and, responsive to the device not responding to the first notification, sending a second notification to a server associated with an entity at the second location.
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| | ===PROPERTY LOSS PREVENTION ([[US Patent Application 17965701. PROPERTY LOSS PREVENTION simplified abstract|17965701]])=== | | ===PROPERTY LOSS PREVENTION ([[US Patent Application 17965701. PROPERTY LOSS PREVENTION simplified abstract|17965701]])=== |
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| − | The patent application describes a method for determining occupants and objects in a vehicle and notifying the occupants when certain conditions are met. Here are the key points:
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| − | * The method involves identifying both the occupants and objects present in a vehicle.
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| − | * The type of each object is determined, which could be useful for categorizing different items in the vehicle.
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| − | * Timestamps are associated with both the occupants and objects, indicating when they were detected or identified.
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| − | * If the timestamps of an occupant and an object overlap, it means they were present in the vehicle at the same time.
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| − | * When this overlap occurs, a device associated with the occupant is notified.
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| − | * The notification is triggered when a certain value, referred to as a threshold, is exceeded.
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| − | * The purpose of the notification is not specified in the abstract, but it could be used for various purposes such as safety alerts or personalized recommendations.
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| − | An example operation includes one or more of determining an occupant and an object in a vehicle, determining a type of the object, determining a first timestamp associated with the occupant and a second timestamp associated with the object, and responsive to the timestamps overlapping, notifying a device associated with the occupant when the value is greater than a threshold.
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| | ===OCCUPANT CONDITION DETECTION AND RESPONSE ([[US Patent Application 17987838. OCCUPANT CONDITION DETECTION AND RESPONSE simplified abstract|17987838]])=== | | ===OCCUPANT CONDITION DETECTION AND RESPONSE ([[US Patent Application 17987838. OCCUPANT CONDITION DETECTION AND RESPONSE simplified abstract|17987838]])=== |
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| | Simon P. Roberts | | Simon P. Roberts |
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| − | The patent application describes a system that can detect an occupant's movement and health condition in a vehicle, and send notifications to relevant entities based on the analysis. Here are the key points:
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| − | * The system determines the movement of an occupant in a vehicle.
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| − | * It also determines if the occupant has an atypical health condition based on their movement and position in the vehicle.
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| − | * The system analyzes the occupant's breathing to determine if they are breathing.
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| − | * It verifies the atypical health condition by receiving data from a device near the occupant.
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| − | * Once verified, the system sends a notification to a relevant entity.
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| − | An example operation includes one or more of determining a movement of an occupant in a vehicle, determining an atypical health condition based on the movement and a position of the occupant in the vehicle, determining if the occupant is breathing, based on an analysis performed by the vehicle, verifying the atypical health condition by the vehicle, based on received data from a device proximate the occupant, and sending a notification to an entity, based on the verification.
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| | ===VEHICLE ACTION DETERMINATION BASED ON OCCUPANT CHARACTERISTICS ([[US Patent Application 17827915. VEHICLE ACTION DETERMINATION BASED ON OCCUPANT CHARACTERISTICS simplified abstract|17827915]])=== | | ===VEHICLE ACTION DETERMINATION BASED ON OCCUPANT CHARACTERISTICS ([[US Patent Application 17827915. VEHICLE ACTION DETERMINATION BASED ON OCCUPANT CHARACTERISTICS simplified abstract|17827915]])=== |
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| − | The patent application describes a system for a vehicle to determine the safety level of picking up potential passengers based on their location on the road.
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| − | * The vehicle detects the location of a first potential passenger near a road.
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| − | * It determines the safety level of picking up the first potential passenger.
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| − | * If the determined safety level is below a certain threshold, the vehicle denies the pick-up for the first potential passenger.
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| − | * The vehicle then determines the safety level of picking up a second potential passenger.
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| − | * If the safety level for the second potential passenger is above the threshold, the vehicle picks them up.
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| − | An example operation includes detecting, by a vehicle, a location of a first potential passenger proximate to a road; determining, by the vehicle, a first road safety level of a pick-up for the first potential passenger; denying, by the vehicle, the pick-up for the first potential passenger when the determined first road safety level is below a threshold; determining, by the vehicle, a second road safety level of a pick-up for a second potential passenger; and picking up, by the vehicle, the second potential passenger, when the second road safety level is above the threshold.
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| | ===VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18299109. VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18299109]])=== | | ===VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18299109. VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18299109]])=== |
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| | Hirofumi MORI | | Hirofumi MORI |
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| − | The patent application describes a vehicle control device that restricts the reaction force added to an accelerator pedal of a driver's vehicle under specific conditions.
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| − | * The device includes a memory and a processor.
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| − | * The processor is connected to the memory and is responsible for controlling the reaction force.
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| − | * A reaction force add section is configured to add reaction force to the accelerator pedal.
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| − | * The reaction force is added when the driver's vehicle continues to travel under a specific condition for a fixed period of time or longer.
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| − | * The purpose of this control is to limit the acceleration of the vehicle in certain situations.
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| − | * The device aims to improve safety and prevent excessive acceleration in specific driving conditions.
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| − | A vehicle control device comprises a memory and a processor coupled to the memory. The processor is configured to restrict reaction force added to an accelerator pedal of a driver's vehicle by a reaction force add section configured to add reaction force to the accelerator pedal of the driver's vehicle in a case in which traveling of the driver's vehicle under a specific condition continues for a fixed period of time or greater.
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| | ===CLEANING NOTIFICATION DEVICE, CLEANING NOTIFICATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM IN WHICH CLEANING NOTIFICATION PROGRAM IS RECORDED ([[US Patent Application 18317412. CLEANING NOTIFICATION DEVICE, CLEANING NOTIFICATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM IN WHICH CLEANING NOTIFICATION PROGRAM IS RECORDED simplified abstract|18317412]])=== | | ===CLEANING NOTIFICATION DEVICE, CLEANING NOTIFICATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM IN WHICH CLEANING NOTIFICATION PROGRAM IS RECORDED ([[US Patent Application 18317412. CLEANING NOTIFICATION DEVICE, CLEANING NOTIFICATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM IN WHICH CLEANING NOTIFICATION PROGRAM IS RECORDED simplified abstract|18317412]])=== |
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| | Ryusuke SHIMIZU | | Ryusuke SHIMIZU |
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| − | The patent application describes a cleaning notification device for a vehicle's imaging device.
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| − | * The device detects when the imaging device has been cleaned.
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| − | * It also detects the line of sight of the user inside the vehicle.
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| − | * If the user is looking at a display device showing images from the imaging device, the device sends a notification indicating that the cleaning has been done.
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| − | There is provided a cleaning notification device including: a detection unit which, in a case where cleaning of an imaging device that is installed on a vehicle and captures images of the environment external to the vehicle has been performed, detects the line of sight of a user riding in the vehicle; and a processing unit which, in a case where the user is looking at a first display device that displays captured images that have been captured by the imaging device, executes a process relating to an implementation notification indicating that cleaning of the imaging device has been implemented.
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| | ===CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE ([[US Patent Application 18319481. CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract|18319481]])=== | | ===CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE ([[US Patent Application 18319481. CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract|18319481]])=== |
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| | Hirotaka SASAKI | | Hirotaka SASAKI |
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| − | - The patent application describes a control device for an air conditioner unit that can recognize when an operation by the occupant may affect the anti-fog performance of the unit.
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| − | - The control device allows the occupant to control the anti-fog performance according to their own preference.
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| − | - Specifically, when the occupant operates the air conditioner panel while the vehicle is in self-driving mode, and the operation may lower the anti-fog performance, the occupant is notified.
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| − | - The notification includes information about the potential decrease in anti-fog performance and a preannouncement that the self-driving level will be lowered after a certain time.
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| − | - If the occupant cancels the operation before the predetermined time elapses, the notification is stopped, and the self-driving level remains the same.
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| − | - However, if the occupant does not cancel the operation before the predetermined time elapses, the self-driving level is lowered, and the air-conditioning state is adjusted based on the operation.
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| − | A control device is provided to make recognize an occupant that an operation by the occupant may affect an anti-fog performance of an air conditioner unit, and to control the anti-fog performance of the occupant's own will. When the occupant operates an air conditioner operation panel during self-driving in LV and when the operation possibly lowers the anti-fog performance of the air conditioner unit, the occupant is notified of; information that the operation possibly lowers the anti-fog performance; and information to preannounce lowering of the self-driving level to LV after elapse of a predetermined time. When the operation is cancelled before elapse of the predetermined time, the notification is terminated and the self-driving in LV is maintained. When the operation is not cancelled before elapse of the predetermined time, the self-driving level is switched to LV and an air-conditioning state is switched according to the operation.
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| | ===COLLISION AVOIDANCE SUPPORT APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18230946. COLLISION AVOIDANCE SUPPORT APPARATUS simplified abstract|18230946]])=== | | ===COLLISION AVOIDANCE SUPPORT APPARATUS ([[US Patent Application 18230946. COLLISION AVOIDANCE SUPPORT APPARATUS simplified abstract|18230946]])=== |
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| | Yumi SHIMANAKA | | Yumi SHIMANAKA |
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| − | The abstract describes a collision avoidance steering control system that is activated when certain conditions are met. The system includes a driving support ECU that prevents steering control if the indicated direction of the frontward vehicle is the same as the planned direction of the steering control.
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| − | * The system is designed to avoid collisions with frontward vehicles by controlling the steering.
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| − | * The driving support ECU prohibits steering control if the indicated direction of the frontward vehicle matches the planned direction of the steering control.
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| − | * The start condition for the steering control is set to a first start condition when the frontward vehicle's turn indicators are not indicating a turning direction.
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| − | * The start condition is set to a second start condition when the indicated direction is different from the planned direction.
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| − | * The second start condition allows for a shorter inter-vehicular distance between the host vehicle and the frontward vehicle compared to the first start condition.
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| − | When a collision avoidance steering control start condition becomes satisfied, a driving support ECU starts a steering control to avoid a collision with a frontward vehicle. The ECU prohibits the steering control when an indicated direction by turn indications of the frontward vehicle is the same as a planned direction of the steering control. The ECU sets the start condition to a first start condition, when the turn indicators of the frontward vehicle are not indicating a turning direction. The ECU sets the start condition to a second start condition, when the indicated direction is different from the planned direction. The first and second start conditions have been set such that an inter-vehicular distance between the host vehicle and the frontward vehicle of when the second start condition can be satisfied is shorter than one of when the first start condition can be satisfied.
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| | ===FUEL TANK MOUNTING SYSTEM ([[US Patent Application 17824771. FUEL TANK MOUNTING SYSTEM simplified abstract|17824771]])=== | | ===FUEL TANK MOUNTING SYSTEM ([[US Patent Application 17824771. FUEL TANK MOUNTING SYSTEM simplified abstract|17824771]])=== |
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| | Ronald Scott Friend | | Ronald Scott Friend |
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| − | The patent application describes a fuel tank mounting system for attaching a fuel tank to a vehicle during assembly.
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| − | * The system includes a movable base that moves along tracks on an assembly line.
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| − | * The base supports the fuel tank next to the vehicle.
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| − | * Movable fastener drivers align with corresponding fastener apertures on the vehicle.
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| − | * The fastener drivers drive fasteners to attach the fuel tank to the vehicle.
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| − | * The system can be reconfigured to mount different fuel tanks to different vehicles.
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| − | * The fasteners can be aligned and angled differently depending on the vehicle's requirements.
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| − | A fuel tank mounting system for allowing mounting of a fuel tank to a vehicle during assembly of the vehicle. A movable base moves along tracks on an assembly line and supports a fuel tank adjacent to a vehicle. Movable fastener drivers move to align with corresponding fastener apertures on the vehicle and drive fasteners to attach the fuel tank to the vehicle. Because the fastener drivers are movable, the system may be reconfigured to mount different fuel tanks to different vehicles needing differently aligned and/or differently angled fasteners.
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| | ===FUEL TANK BOOST AND BOLT SECURE ([[US Patent Application 17824837. FUEL TANK BOOST AND BOLT SECURE simplified abstract|17824837]])=== | | ===FUEL TANK BOOST AND BOLT SECURE ([[US Patent Application 17824837. FUEL TANK BOOST AND BOLT SECURE simplified abstract|17824837]])=== |
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| | Ronald Scott Friend | | Ronald Scott Friend |
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| − | The patent application describes a system and method for lifting and installing a fuel tank on a vehicle. The system includes a lifting apparatus that can secure fasteners and fuel tank bands before lifting the fuel tank. The lifting apparatus can lift the fuel tank bands in two stages, first to a ground-facing surface of the fuel tank and then to the underside of the vehicle for installation.
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| − | * The patent application is for a system and method of lifting and installing a fuel tank on a vehicle.
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| − | * The system includes a lifting apparatus that can secure fasteners and fuel tank bands before lifting the fuel tank.
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| − | * The lifting apparatus lifts the fuel tank bands in two stages.
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| − | * In the first stage, the fuel tank bands are lifted to a ground-facing surface of the fuel tank.
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| − | * In the second stage, the fuel tank bands and the cradled fuel tank are lifted to the underside of the vehicle for installation.
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| − | Systems and methods of lifting and installing a fuel tank on a vehicle are provided. In particular, a lifting apparatus may (1) receive fasteners and fuel tank bands prior to lifting, the fasteners secured/extended through fastener openings of the fuel tank bands; (2) lift, in a first lifting stage, the received fuel tank bands to a ground-facing surface of a fuel tank (the fuel tank may be resting on a pedestal or a similar support structure) such that the fuel tank bands cradle the fuel tank; and (3) lift, in a second lifting stage, the received fuel tank bands and the cradled fuel tank to the underside of a vehicle for installation.
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| | ===MOBILE BODY CONTROL SYSTEM, MOBILE BODY CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18127709. MOBILE BODY CONTROL SYSTEM, MOBILE BODY CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18127709]])=== | | ===MOBILE BODY CONTROL SYSTEM, MOBILE BODY CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18127709. MOBILE BODY CONTROL SYSTEM, MOBILE BODY CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18127709]])=== |
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| | Yoshito IKEUCHI | | Yoshito IKEUCHI |
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| − | The patent application describes a mobile body control system for elevators.
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| − | * The system includes an acquisition unit that collects information on the entry source and destination of mobile bodies entering the elevator car.
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| − | * A determination unit analyzes this information to determine if the mobile bodies will pass each other.
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| − | * If passing is predicted, the operation plan of at least one mobile body is modified.
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| − | The mobile body control system includes: an acquisition unit that acquires information on the entry source and information on the destination of the first and second mobile bodies that enter the elevator car; and a determination unit that determines whether or not the first and second mobile bodies pass each other based on the information on the entry source and the information on the destination of the mobile body. When the determination unit determines that the passing of the first and second mobile bodies occurs, at least one of the first and second mobile bodies changes the operation plan.
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| | ===SPEED REDUCER AND SPEED REDUCER SYSTEM FOR A CONVEYOR ([[US Patent Application 17828716. SPEED REDUCER AND SPEED REDUCER SYSTEM FOR A CONVEYOR simplified abstract|17828716]])=== | | ===SPEED REDUCER AND SPEED REDUCER SYSTEM FOR A CONVEYOR ([[US Patent Application 17828716. SPEED REDUCER AND SPEED REDUCER SYSTEM FOR A CONVEYOR simplified abstract|17828716]])=== |
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| | T.J. Maier | | T.J. Maier |
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| − | The abstract describes a speed reducer for a gravity roller conveyor system.
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| − | * The speed reducer includes a mounting member and an engagement member.
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| − | * The engagement member can rotate to two different positions.
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| − | * A damper is connected to the mounting member and biases the engagement member to the first position.
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| − | * A retraction mechanism is connected to the engagement member and can rotate it to the second position.
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| − | * This allows objects on the conveyor to move past the engagement member if they become stalled.
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| − | * The speed reducer system can be incorporated into a larger conveyor system.
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| − | A speed reducer for a gravity roller conveyor system is provided. The speed reducer includes a mounting member and an engagement member rotatably connected to the mounting member and structured to be rotatable to a first rotational position and to a second rotational position. A damper is connected to the mounting member and is structured to bias the engagement member to the first rotational position. A retraction mechanism is operably connected to the engagement member and is structured to be operable to rotate the engagement member to the second rotational position against a biasing force exerted by the damper on the engagement member when an object moving along the conveyor becomes stalled, thereby enabling the object to move along the conveyor past the engagement member. A speed reducer system incorporating the speed reducer is also described.
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| | ===CONTROL METHOD, CONTROL DEVICE, AND CONTROL SYSTEM ([[US Patent Application 18315038. CONTROL METHOD, CONTROL DEVICE, AND CONTROL SYSTEM simplified abstract|18315038]])=== | | ===CONTROL METHOD, CONTROL DEVICE, AND CONTROL SYSTEM ([[US Patent Application 18315038. CONTROL METHOD, CONTROL DEVICE, AND CONTROL SYSTEM simplified abstract|18315038]])=== |
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| | Takumi SHIGEMASA | | Takumi SHIGEMASA |
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| − | The abstract describes a control system for a forklift that is designed to unload a transport pallet onto a designated area. The system includes a control device that can control the movement of the forklift and the horizontal movement of the fork.
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| − | * The forklift is equipped with a load sensor that can detect the weight of an item placed on the fork.
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| − | * It also has a lift height sensor that can detect the height at which the fork is lifted.
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| − | * The control device is able to control the raising and lowering of the fork based on the information from these sensors.
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| − | * The system is designed to acquire information about the load of the transport pallet and the range of lift heights in which the fork can be successfully inserted during unloading.
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| − | * The lift height range information helps the system determine whether the unloading process is going smoothly or if there is an abnormality present.
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| − | A control system configured to control a forklift to unload a transport pallet onto an unloading place includes a control device configured to control at least one of movement of the forklift and horizontal movement of a fork, the forklift including a load sensor configured to detect load of an item placed on the fork, and a lift height sensor configured to detect a lift height of the fork, control raising and lowering of the fork, acquire load information of the transport pallet placed on the fork and lift height range information, the lift height range information indicating a lift height range, the lift height range being a range of height in which the fork is able to be inserted when unloading onto the unloading place is successful, and determine whether an abnormality is present.
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| | ===INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18181571. INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18181571]])=== | | ===INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18181571. INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18181571]])=== |
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| | Toyokazu NAKASHIMA | | Toyokazu NAKASHIMA |
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| − | The patent application describes an information processing device that collects vehicle information, such as wheel speed change rate, from vehicles traveling on different road sections.
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| − | * The device estimates the road surface state of each road section based on the collected vehicle information.
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| − | * However, it excludes a specific road section where road surface repair has been performed from the estimation process.
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| − | In an information processing device according to the present disclosure, a control unit collects vehicle information including a wheel speed change rate acquired by a vehicle traveling on each of a plurality of road sections. The control unit executes a first process of estimating a road surface state of each road section based on the collected vehicle information. At this time, the control unit executes the first process by excluding, from among the road sections, a first road section where first construction related to repair of a road surface has been performed.
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| | ===THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM, THROTTLE CONTROL METHOD, AND MEMORY MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18308957. THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM, THROTTLE CONTROL METHOD, AND MEMORY MEDIUM simplified abstract|18308957]])=== | | ===THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM, THROTTLE CONTROL METHOD, AND MEMORY MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18308957. THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM, THROTTLE CONTROL METHOD, AND MEMORY MEDIUM simplified abstract|18308957]])=== |
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| | Fukiko HORIBE | | Fukiko HORIBE |
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| − | The patent application describes a process for driving a specific gear in a throttle device to reach a desired position.
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| − | * The driving process increases or decreases the target position of the gear at a constant speed.
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| − | * A determination process is used to identify wear on the gear mechanism based on a parameter related to the change speed of the gear's position within a specific range.
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| − | * The specific range is defined as the range between a specific angular position and the initial position.
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| − | * The specific angular position is separated from the initial position by a predetermined constant angle.
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| − | A driving process causes a target angular position of a specific gear in a throttle device to reach an initial position by continuing to increase or decrease the target angular position at a constant speed. A determination process determines that wear has occurred on a gear mechanism in the throttle device based on a parameter related to a change speed of an angular position in a specific range during execution of the driving process. The specific range is a range from a specific angular position to the initial position. The specific angular position is the angular position that is separated from the initial position by a predetermined constant angle.
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| | ===SHROUD FOR AN AIR MOVING DEVICE ([[US Patent Application 17826686. SHROUD FOR AN AIR MOVING DEVICE simplified abstract|17826686]])=== | | ===SHROUD FOR AN AIR MOVING DEVICE ([[US Patent Application 17826686. SHROUD FOR AN AIR MOVING DEVICE simplified abstract|17826686]])=== |
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| | Taehwa Lee | | Taehwa Lee |
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| − | The abstract describes a shroud for an air moving device that helps reduce noise generated by the device.
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| − | * The shroud body partially surrounds the blades of the air moving device.
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| − | * It has an annular cavity and an annular opening facing the blades.
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| − | * The shroud includes a Helmholtz resonator formed by the annular cavity and opening.
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| − | * The Helmholtz resonator is designed to reflect the sound produced by the blades out of the shroud body.
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| − | * The purpose of this innovation is to minimize the noise generated by the air moving device.
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| − | A shroud for an air moving device includes a shroud body configured to at least partially surround one or more blades. The shroud body defines an annular cavity and an annular opening. The annular opening faces the one or more blades. The shroud also includes a Helmholtz resonator defined by the annular cavity and the annular opening. The Helmholtz resonator is configured to reflect sound generated by the one or more blades out of the shroud body.
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| | ===TRAILER LENGTH ESTIMATION DEVICE AND TRAILER LENGTH ESTIMATION METHOD ([[US Patent Application 18190972. TRAILER LENGTH ESTIMATION DEVICE AND TRAILER LENGTH ESTIMATION METHOD simplified abstract|18190972]])=== | | ===TRAILER LENGTH ESTIMATION DEVICE AND TRAILER LENGTH ESTIMATION METHOD ([[US Patent Application 18190972. TRAILER LENGTH ESTIMATION DEVICE AND TRAILER LENGTH ESTIMATION METHOD simplified abstract|18190972]])=== |
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| | Akio YOSHIMATSU | | Akio YOSHIMATSU |
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| − | The patent application describes a device that can estimate the length of a trailer connected to a tractor in a vehicle.
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| − | * The device includes an acquisition unit that collects data on the turning angle of a wheel of the tractor and the connection angle of the trailer to the tractor.
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| − | * The turning angle is detected by a turning angle detector, while the connection angle is detected by a connection angle detector.
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| − | * The device also includes a derivation unit that calculates the trailer length based on the collected turning angle and connection angle when the vehicle is making a steady turn.
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| − | A trailer length estimation device for estimating, in a vehicle including a tractor and a trailer connected to the tractor by a connecting device, a trailer length from the connecting device to the wheels of the trailer includes: an acquisition unit that acquires a turning angle of a wheel of the tractor and a connection angle of the trailer with respect to the tractor, the turning angle being detected by a turning angle detector, and the connection angle being detected by a connection angle detector; and a derivation unit that derives the trailer length based on the acquired turning angle and the acquired connection angle when the vehicle is making a steady turn.
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| | ===METHOD OF EVALUATING TANK, AND EVALUATION DEVICE FOR TANK ([[US Patent Application 18316336. METHOD OF EVALUATING TANK, AND EVALUATION DEVICE FOR TANK simplified abstract|18316336]])=== | | ===METHOD OF EVALUATING TANK, AND EVALUATION DEVICE FOR TANK ([[US Patent Application 18316336. METHOD OF EVALUATING TANK, AND EVALUATION DEVICE FOR TANK simplified abstract|18316336]])=== |
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| | Yuta HARADA | | Yuta HARADA |
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| − | This patent application describes a method for detecting the rupture of a high-pressure tank with high accuracy. The method relies on measuring acoustic emission or sound to determine the pressure just before the rupture occurs.
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| − | * The method detects the rupture of a high-pressure tank before it actually happens.
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| − | * The detection is achieved by measuring acoustic emission or sound.
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| − | * The pressure at which the measured indicator reaches a threshold value is considered as the pressure just before the rupture.
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| − | * The method provides a high level of accuracy in detecting tank ruptures.
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| − | * This innovation can help prevent accidents and ensure the safety of high-pressure tanks.
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| − | A high-pressure tank is detected to rupture before the rupture of the tank with high accuracy. The pressure when the indicator obtained based on measured acoustic emission or sound is at least a threshold value is defined as a pressure just before a rupture.
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| | ===IN-CABIN OCCUPANT DETECTION ([[US Patent Application 17827884. IN-CABIN OCCUPANT DETECTION simplified abstract|17827884]])=== | | ===IN-CABIN OCCUPANT DETECTION ([[US Patent Application 17827884. IN-CABIN OCCUPANT DETECTION simplified abstract|17827884]])=== |
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| | Simon P. Roberts | | Simon P. Roberts |
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| − | The patent application describes a method for detecting and identifying inanimate objects in a moving vehicle based on their movement characteristics.
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| − | * Detects movement of an object in a vehicle while it is in motion
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| − | * Determines if the object is inanimate
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| − | * Determines inanimacy based on vertical and horizontal distance of the detected movement
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| − | An example operation includes one or more of detecting a movement of an object in a vehicle when the vehicle is in motion, and determining that the object is an inanimate object, based on a vertical and horizontal distance of the detected movement.
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| | ===VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND IN-VEHICLE DEVICE ([[US Patent Application 18126718. VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND IN-VEHICLE DEVICE simplified abstract|18126718]])=== | | ===VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND IN-VEHICLE DEVICE ([[US Patent Application 18126718. VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND IN-VEHICLE DEVICE simplified abstract|18126718]])=== |
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| | Makoto OGISO | | Makoto OGISO |
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| − | The patent application describes a device for managing vehicle transportation.
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| − | * The device has two acquisition units - one for acquiring vehicle position information and the other for acquiring transportation plan information of the vehicle.
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| − | * There is also a generation unit that generates information on where a worker should move the vehicle based on its position and transportation plan.
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| − | * A notification unit is included to send a notification of the designated place to the vehicle.
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| − | In a vehicle transportation management device, a first acquisition unit acquires vehicle position information. A second acquisition unit acquires transportation plan information of the vehicle. A generation unit generates information on a place to which a worker is to move the vehicle, based on the position information of the vehicle and the transportation plan information of the vehicle. A notification unit sends a notification of the information on the place to which the vehicle is to be moved to the vehicle.
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| | ===CENTER, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18322900. CENTER, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18322900]])=== | | ===CENTER, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18322900. CENTER, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18322900]])=== |
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| | Takanori ARIGA | | Takanori ARIGA |
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| − | The abstract describes a center that communicates with an OTA master to control software updates for a vehicle's electronic control unit (ECU).
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| − | * The center has processors that determine if permission frames are available when a software update request is received from the OTA master.
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| − | * If permission frames are available, the center allocates one to the OTA master and allows the update process to proceed.
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| − | * The processors also determine if multiplex frames are available when a transmission request for the update package is received.
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| − | * If multiplex frames are available, the center allocates one to the OTA master and controls the transmission of the update package.
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| − | A center that is configured to communicate with an Over-The-Air (OTA) master that controls software update for an electronic control unit mounted on a vehicle is provided. The center includes one or more processors configured to determine availability of permission frames when an inquiry for software update is received from the OTA master and update data for the electronic control unit exists, and, when at least one of the permission frames is available, allocate the permission frame available among the permission frames to the OTA master and permit update processing. The one or more processors are configured to determine availability of a multiplex frame when a transmission request for the distribution package is received from the OTA master, and, when at least one of the multiplex frames is available, allocate a multiplex frame available among the multiplex frames to the OTA master and control transmission of the distribution package.
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| | ===INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18326365. INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18326365]])=== | | ===INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18326365. INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18326365]])=== |
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| | Norihide KOHMOTO | | Norihide KOHMOTO |
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| − | The patent application describes an information processing device that manages the allocation of a resource in a storage region to multiple functions. The storage is mounted on a vehicle and consists of a dedicated region and a shared region.
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| − | * The information processing device includes a processor that handles the allocation of a resource in a storage region to different functions.
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| − | * The storage region is mounted on a vehicle and is divided into a dedicated region and a shared region.
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| − | * The dedicated region is exclusively allocated to a specific function, while the shared region is allocated to multiple functions.
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| − | * The resource in the shared region can be dynamically allocated, meaning it can be assigned and reassigned as needed.
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| − | An information processing device includes a processor that manages allocation of a resource in a storage region of a storage to a plurality of functions. The storage is mounted on a vehicle and includes a dedicated region and a shared region. The dedicated region is configured to be allocated the resource configured to be exclusively used by a specific function, among the functions. The shared region is configured to be allocated the resource configured to be shared by the functions. The resource in the shared region is configured to be dynamically allocated.
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| | ===WARPING DEPTH FEATURES FOR DEPTH ESTIMATION ([[US Patent Application 17827019. WARPING DEPTH FEATURES FOR DEPTH ESTIMATION simplified abstract|17827019]])=== | | ===WARPING DEPTH FEATURES FOR DEPTH ESTIMATION ([[US Patent Application 17827019. WARPING DEPTH FEATURES FOR DEPTH ESTIMATION simplified abstract|17827019]])=== |
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| | Vitor Guizilini | | Vitor Guizilini |
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| − | - The patent application describes an improved approach to training a depth model for monocular depth estimation.
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| − | - The method involves encoding a source image into depth features using an encoder of the depth model.
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| − | - The depth features are then warped into warped features of a target frame of a target image associated with the source image.
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| − | - The warped features are decoded into a depth map using a decoder of the depth model.
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| − | - The depth model is trained based on a loss derived from the depth map.
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| − | System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to an improved approach to training a depth model for monocular depth estimation by warping depth features prior to decoding. In one embodiment, a method includes encoding, using an encoder of a depth model, a source image into depth features of a scene depicted by the source image. The method includes warping the depth features into warped features of a target frame of a target image associated with the source image. The method includes decoding, using a decoder of the depth model, the warped features into a depth map. The method includes training the depth model according to a loss derived from the depth map.
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| | ===Using Histograms For Self-Supervised Depth Estimation ([[US Patent Application 17827201. Using Histograms For Self-Supervised Depth Estimation simplified abstract|17827201]])=== | | ===Using Histograms For Self-Supervised Depth Estimation ([[US Patent Application 17827201. Using Histograms For Self-Supervised Depth Estimation simplified abstract|17827201]])=== |
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| | Vitor Guizilini | | Vitor Guizilini |
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| − | - The patent application describes an improved approach to training a depth model to estimate depth from monocular images.
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| − | - The method involves determining loss values based on a photometric loss function, which are associated with a depth map derived from a monocular image.
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| − | - Histograms are generated for the loss values corresponding to different regions of a target image.
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| − | - Erroneous values of the loss values are identified and masked to avoid considering them during training of the depth model.
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| − | - This approach helps improve the accuracy and reliability of depth estimation from monocular images.
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| − | - The use of histograms allows for better analysis and identification of erroneous values.
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| − | - By masking the erroneous values, the training process can focus on more reliable data, leading to a more effective depth model.
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| − | System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to an improved approach to training a depth model to derive depth estimates from monocular images using histograms to assess photometric losses. In one embodiment, a method includes determining loss values according to a photometric loss function. The loss values are associated with a depth map derived from an input image that is a monocular image. The method includes generating histograms for the loss values corresponding to different regions of a target image. The method includes, responsive to identifying erroneous values of the loss values, masking the erroneous values to avoid considering the erroneous values during training of the depth model.
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| | ===SERVER APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND OPERATING METHOD OF SYSTEM ([[US Patent Application 18322196. SERVER APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND OPERATING METHOD OF SYSTEM simplified abstract|18322196]])=== | | ===SERVER APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND OPERATING METHOD OF SYSTEM ([[US Patent Application 18322196. SERVER APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND OPERATING METHOD OF SYSTEM simplified abstract|18322196]])=== |
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| | Wataru KAKU | | Wataru KAKU |
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| − | The patent application describes a server apparatus that facilitates virtual events.
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| − | * The server apparatus has a communication interface and a controller for communication.
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| − | * The controller receives mode information from each user's terminal apparatus in the virtual event.
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| − | * The mode information indicates the participation mode of each user.
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| − | * Based on the mode information, the server transmits information to the terminal apparatus.
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| − | * The transmitted information helps generate an image of the virtual event.
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| − | * In the generated image, each user's image is placed at a position based on their participation mode.
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| − | * The position of the image reflects the priority of the user's participation mode.
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| − | A server apparatus includes a communication interface and a controller configured to communicate using the communication interface. The controller is configured to receive mode information from a terminal apparatus of each user among a plurality of users in a virtual event, the mode information indicating a participation mode of the user, and based on the mode information, transmit information to the terminal apparatus for generating an image of the virtual event in which an image of each user is placed at a position with a priority corresponding to the participation mode of the user.
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| | ===IN-CABIN OCCUPANT AGE DETERMINATION ([[US Patent Application 17827973. IN-CABIN OCCUPANT AGE DETERMINATION simplified abstract|17827973]])=== | | ===IN-CABIN OCCUPANT AGE DETERMINATION ([[US Patent Application 17827973. IN-CABIN OCCUPANT AGE DETERMINATION simplified abstract|17827973]])=== |
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| | Simon P. Roberts | | Simon P. Roberts |
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| − | The patent application describes a method for recording and analyzing data from a vehicle sensor to determine the range of movement and timing of movements of a first occupant in a vehicle's interior. Based on this analysis, the method assigns the first occupant to one of several age groups.
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| − | * The patent application focuses on recording and analyzing data from a vehicle sensor.
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| − | * The data collected is used to determine the range of movement and timing of movements of a first occupant in the vehicle's interior.
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| − | * The method then assigns the first occupant to one of several age groups based on the analysis of the recorded data.
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| − | An example operation includes recording, from a vehicle sensor, data indicative of a plurality of movements of a first occupant in an interior of a vehicle; determining, from the recording, a first maximum range of extension among the plurality of movements, and a first amount of time between a first movement and a second movement of the plurality of movements; and assigning the first occupant to one of a plurality of age groups, based upon the determining.
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| | ===VEHICLE ([[US Patent Application 18323785. VEHICLE simplified abstract|18323785]])=== | | ===VEHICLE ([[US Patent Application 18323785. VEHICLE simplified abstract|18323785]])=== |
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| | Masashi OGAWA | | Masashi OGAWA |
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| − | The abstract describes a vehicle with an electric motor and drive wheels.
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| − | * The vehicle has a power transmission apparatus to transfer power from the electric motor to the drive wheels.
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| − | * There is an electric-insulation-performance determining portion that assesses the electric insulation performance of the oil used in the electric motor and the lubrication required for the power transmission apparatus.
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| − | * A notification portion is present to inform the driver about the electric insulation performance of the oil, as determined by the electric-insulation-performance determining portion.
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| − | A vehicle includes: (a) drive wheels; (b) an electric motor serving as a power source for driving the vehicle; (c) a power transmission apparatus configured to transmit a power of the electric motor toward the drive wheels; (d) an electric-insulation-performance determining portion configured to determine an electric insulation performance of an oil supplied to the electric motor and a lubrication required portion of the power transmission apparatus; and (e) a notification portion configured to notify a driver of the vehicle about the electric insulation performance of the oil which is determined by the electric-insulation-performance determining portion.
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| | ===CONTROL DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND PEDESTRIAN SUPPORT METHOD ([[US Patent Application 18232878. CONTROL DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND PEDESTRIAN SUPPORT METHOD simplified abstract|18232878]])=== | | ===CONTROL DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND PEDESTRIAN SUPPORT METHOD ([[US Patent Application 18232878. CONTROL DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND PEDESTRIAN SUPPORT METHOD simplified abstract|18232878]])=== |
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| | Shin SAKURADA | | Shin SAKURADA |
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| − | The patent application describes a control device that can display crosswalks on a roadway and conceal them when pedestrians are crossing.
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| − | * Control unit can display a first crosswalk on one side of the road and a second crosswalk on the opposite side.
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| − | * The first crosswalk is concealed from the first side to the second side while a pedestrian is crossing the road.
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| − | * The second crosswalk is concealed after the pedestrian has crossed the road.
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| − | * This control device aims to improve pedestrian safety by minimizing distractions and potential confusion for drivers.
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| − | A control device includes a control unit configured to execute controls of displaying, on a roadway, a first crosswalk toward a first side of a roadway and displaying, on the roadway, a second crosswalk toward a second side of the roadway, and concealing the first crosswalk from the first side toward the second side while a pedestrian is crossing the roadway from the first side to the second side through the first crosswalk and the second crosswalk and concealing the second crosswalk after the pedestrian has crossed the roadway. The second side is opposite to the first side.
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| | ===SERVER APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND OPERATING METHOD OF SYSTEM ([[US Patent Application 18322888. SERVER APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND OPERATING METHOD OF SYSTEM simplified abstract|18322888]])=== | | ===SERVER APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND OPERATING METHOD OF SYSTEM ([[US Patent Application 18322888. SERVER APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND OPERATING METHOD OF SYSTEM simplified abstract|18322888]])=== |
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| | Yoshikazu JIKUHARA | | Yoshikazu JIKUHARA |
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| − | The patent application describes a server apparatus that can communicate with a terminal apparatus.
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| − | The server apparatus receives information about a patient's identification from the terminal apparatus.
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| − | If the total examination time is less than or equal to the travel time for the patient's travel route, the server apparatus sends information to one or more medical examination vehicles.
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| − | The information is intended to prompt the medical examination vehicles to travel along the patient's travel route.
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| − | The purpose is to ensure that the patient receives medical examinations for any remaining examination items that they have not yet been examined for.
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| − | This innovation aims to optimize the scheduling and coordination of medical examinations for patients.
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| − | A server apparatus includes a communication interface and a controller configured to communicate using the communication interface. The controller is configured to receive information for identifying a patient from a terminal apparatus and output, on a condition that a total examination time is equal to or less than a travel time for a travel route of the patient, information to one or more medical examination vehicles that each provide a medical examination for one or more examination items on which the patient has not yet been examined, the information being for causing the one or more medical examination vehicles to travel the travel route.
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| | ===LITHIUM-ION SECONDARY BATTERY ([[US Patent Application 18203416. LITHIUM-ION SECONDARY BATTERY simplified abstract|18203416]])=== | | ===LITHIUM-ION SECONDARY BATTERY ([[US Patent Application 18203416. LITHIUM-ION SECONDARY BATTERY simplified abstract|18203416]])=== |
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| | Shigeharu TAKAGI | | Shigeharu TAKAGI |
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| − | The patent application describes a lithium-ion secondary battery with specific characteristics in its anode body layer.
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| − | * The battery consists of a cathode body layer, a separator layer, and an anode body layer.
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| − | * The anode body layer contains a solid electrolyte and an anode active material.
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| − | * The anode active material is graphite particles with a specific ratio of crystallite sizes.
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| − | * The ratio is determined by measuring the crystallite sizes of the (004) and (110) planes using X-ray crystal diffraction.
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| − | * The ratio must be 0.683 or more for the graphite particles in the anode active material.
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| − | A lithium-ion secondary battery of the present disclosure includes a cathode body layer, a separator layer, and an anode body layer in that order, wherein the anode body layer contains a solid electrolyte and an anode active material, and wherein the anode active material is graphite particles having a ratio of a crystallite size of a (004) plane to a crystallite size of a (110) plane (the crystallite size of the (004) plane/the crystallite size of the (110) plane) measured by X-ray crystal diffraction measurement using CuKα rays of 0.683 or more.
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| | ===FUEL CELL UNIT ([[US Patent Application 18187736. FUEL CELL UNIT simplified abstract|18187736]])=== | | ===FUEL CELL UNIT ([[US Patent Application 18187736. FUEL CELL UNIT simplified abstract|18187736]])=== |
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| | Yoshihiro SHINOZAKI | | Yoshihiro SHINOZAKI |
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| − | The abstract describes a fuel cell unit viewed from an auxiliary device side.
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| − | * The fuel cell unit has three areas: A, B, and B'.
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| − | * Area A is surrounded by the outer edge of a first auxiliary device.
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| − | * Area B is surrounded by the outer edge of a fuel cell stack.
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| − | * Area B' is surrounded by the outer edge of a power converter.
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| − | * Area B is obtained by adding areas B and B' together.
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| − | * Area A overlaps with at least part of areas B and B'.
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| − | * The entirety of area A is included inside area B.
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| − | In a plan view of the fuel cell unit viewed from an auxiliary device side, an area surrounded by an outer edge of a first auxiliary device is referred to as an area A, an area surrounded by an outer edge of a fuel cell stack is referred to as an area B an area surrounded by an outer edge of a power converter is referred to as an area B and an area obtained by adding the area B and the area B together is referred to as an area B The area A overlaps at least part of the area B and at least part of the area B An entirety of the area A is included inside the area B
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| | ===NON-AQUEOUS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY, ELECTRODE PLATE FOR NON-AQUEOUS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING NON-AQUEOUS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY ([[US Patent Application 18203032. NON-AQUEOUS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY, ELECTRODE PLATE FOR NON-AQUEOUS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING NON-AQUEOUS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY simplified abstract|18203032]])=== | | ===NON-AQUEOUS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY, ELECTRODE PLATE FOR NON-AQUEOUS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING NON-AQUEOUS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY ([[US Patent Application 18203032. NON-AQUEOUS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY, ELECTRODE PLATE FOR NON-AQUEOUS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING NON-AQUEOUS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY simplified abstract|18203032]])=== |
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| − | - The patent application describes a non-aqueous rechargeable battery.
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| − | - The battery includes an electrode body, a non-aqueous electrolyte solution, and a battery case.
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| − | - The electrode body consists of a negative electrode plate, a positive electrode plate, and a separator between them.
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| − | - The battery case holds the electrode body and the non-aqueous electrolyte solution.
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| − | - The positive electrode plate has a positive electrode substrate and a positive electrode mixture layer.
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| − | - The positive electrode mixture layer is created by applying a paste containing a positive electrode active material and an organic solvent to the positive electrode substrate and drying it.
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| − | - The organic solvent remains in the positive electrode mixture layer.
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| − | - The non-aqueous rechargeable battery is charged with the electrode body and the non-aqueous electrolyte solution inside the battery case.
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| − | A non-aqueous rechargeable battery includes an electrode body, a non-aqueous electrolyte solution, and a battery case. The electrode body includes a negative electrode plate, a positive electrode plate, and a separator arranged between the negative and positive electrode plates. The battery case accommodates the electrode body and the non-aqueous electrolyte solution. The positive electrode plate includes a positive electrode substrate and a positive electrode mixture layer arranged on the positive electrode substrate. The positive electrode mixture layer is formed by applying a positive electrode mixture paste, containing at least a positive electrode active material and an organic solvent, to the positive electrode substrate and drying the positive electrode mixture paste so that the organic solvent remains in the positive electrode mixture layer. The non-aqueous rechargeable battery is charged in a state in which the electrode body and the non-aqueous electrolyte solution are accommodated in the battery case.
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| | ===BATTERY PACK AND VEHICLE ([[US Patent Application 18200234. BATTERY PACK AND VEHICLE simplified abstract|18200234]])=== | | ===BATTERY PACK AND VEHICLE ([[US Patent Application 18200234. BATTERY PACK AND VEHICLE simplified abstract|18200234]])=== |
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| | Ryo MATSUDA | | Ryo MATSUDA |
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| − | The patent application describes a battery pack consisting of multiple battery cells stacked together and housed in a case.
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| − | * The battery cells are arranged in a specific order, with an endmost cell at one end, followed by a first cell and then a second cell.
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| − | * The case is designed in a way that the thermal resistance between the endmost contact portion (which touches the endmost cell) and the first contact portion (which touches the first cell) is higher than the thermal resistance between the second contact portion (which touches the second cell) and the first contact portion.
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| − | A battery pack includes a plurality of battery cells stacked together, and a case that accommodates the battery cells. The battery cells include an endmost cell disposed at a farthest end on one side in a stacking direction, a first cell disposed adjacent to the endmost cell, and a second cell disposed adjacent to the first cell. Further, the case is configured such that a thermal resistance between an endmost contact portion that is a portion in contact with the endmost cell and a first contact portion that is a portion in contact with the first cell is higher than a thermal resistance between a second contact portion that is a portion in contact with the second cell and the first contact portion.
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| | ===SEALED POWER STORAGE DEVICE ([[US Patent Application 18303571. SEALED POWER STORAGE DEVICE simplified abstract|18303571]])=== | | ===SEALED POWER STORAGE DEVICE ([[US Patent Application 18303571. SEALED POWER STORAGE DEVICE simplified abstract|18303571]])=== |
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| | Yozo UCHIDA | | Yozo UCHIDA |
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| − | The abstract describes a sealed power storage device with a resin case and lid.
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| − | * The device case has an opening and the resin lid closes the opening.
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| − | * The resin lid is made of electrical insulation resin.
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| − | * A metal terminal member extends from inside to outside of the device case, penetrating through the resin lid.
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| − | * The resin lid is hermetically molded together with the metal terminal member.
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| − | * The resin lid is directly joined to the outer peripheral surface of the metal terminal member without any other member in between.
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| − | In a sealed power storage device, a device case includes a resin case body with an opening and a resin lid closing the opening. The resin lid is made of electrical insulation resin. A metal terminal member is extended from inside to outside of the device case, penetrating through the resin lid. The resin lid is hermetically molded together with the metal terminal member so that the resin lid is directly joined to the outer peripheral surface of the metal terminal member without interposing another member between the resin lid and the metal terminal member.
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| | ===SEALED STORAGE POWER DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SEALED STORAGE POWER DEVICE ([[US Patent Application 18303570. SEALED STORAGE POWER DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SEALED STORAGE POWER DEVICE simplified abstract|18303570]])=== | | ===SEALED STORAGE POWER DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SEALED STORAGE POWER DEVICE ([[US Patent Application 18303570. SEALED STORAGE POWER DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SEALED STORAGE POWER DEVICE simplified abstract|18303570]])=== |
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| | Yuki SATO | | Yuki SATO |
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| − | The abstract describes a sealed power storage device with a metal case and a resin sealing member.
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| − | * The device case has a metal wall with a liquid inlet.
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| − | * The sealing member is made of resin and seals the liquid inlet from above the metal wall.
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| − | * The metal wall has an outer surface with an annular seal surface around the opening edge of the liquid inlet.
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| − | * The resin sealing member has an annular joined portion that is hermetically joined to the annular seal surface.
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| − | A sealed power storage device includes a device case having a metal wall portion formed with liquid inlet, and a sealing member sealing the liquid inlet to cover the liquid inlet from above an outer surface of the metal wall portion. The sealing member is a resin sealing member made of resin. The outer surface of the metal wall portion includes an annular seal surface surrounding an opening edge of the liquid inlet. The resin sealing member includes an annular joined portion hermetically joined to the annular seal surface.
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| | ===SEALED BATTERY ([[US Patent Application 18303568. SEALED BATTERY simplified abstract|18303568]])=== | | ===SEALED BATTERY ([[US Patent Application 18303568. SEALED BATTERY simplified abstract|18303568]])=== |
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| | Yozo UCHIDA | | Yozo UCHIDA |
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| − | The abstract describes a sealed battery design with a metal case and a resin safety valve member.
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| − | * The battery case has a metal wall with a gas vent hole and an annular seal surface surrounding the opening edge of the hole.
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| − | * The resin safety valve member covers and closes the gas vent hole.
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| − | * The resin safety valve member is hermetically joined to the annular seal surface.
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| − | * When the internal pressure of the battery case reaches a certain level, the annular joined portion of the resin safety valve breaks.
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| − | * This opening of the resin safety valve member allows the release of pressure from the battery case.
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| − | In a sealed battery, a battery case includes a metal wall portion formed with a gas vent hole. Of an outer surface of the metal wall portion, a hole-surrounding annular surface surrounding an opening edge of the gas vent hole includes an annular seal surface surrounding the opening edge of the gas vent hole. A resin safety valve member covering and closing the the gas vent hole includes an annular joined portion hermetically joined to the annular seal surface. The annular joined portion of the resin safety valve breaks when the internal pressure of the battery case reaches a valve opening pressure, thereby opening the resin safety valve member.
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| | ===SEALED BATTERY ([[US Patent Application 18303572. SEALED BATTERY simplified abstract|18303572]])=== | | ===SEALED BATTERY ([[US Patent Application 18303572. SEALED BATTERY simplified abstract|18303572]])=== |
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| | Yozo UCHIDA | | Yozo UCHIDA |
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| − | - The abstract describes a sealed battery design with a metal wall portion that has a gas vent hole.
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| − | - The metal wall portion has an annular seal surface surrounding the opening edge of the gas vent hole.
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| − | - The battery also includes a resin safety valve member that closes the gas vent hole.
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| − | - The resin safety valve member has an annular joined portion that is hermetically joined to the annular seal surface.
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| − | - The resin safety valve member also has an inside portion located further inside than the annular joined portion in a radial direction.
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| − | - The inside portion of the resin safety valve member is designed to break when the internal pressure of the battery case reaches a specific valve opening pressure.
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| − | - When the inside portion breaks, it opens the resin safety valve member, allowing gas to escape from the battery case.
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| − | In a sealed battery, a battery case includes a metal wall portion formed with a gas vent hole. The metal wall portion includes an annular seal surface surrounding an opening edge of the gas vent hole. A resin safety valve member closing the gas vent hole includes an annular joined portion hermetically joined to the annular seal surface and an inside portion located more inside than the annular joined portion in a radial direction. The inside portion breaks when the internal pressure of the battery case reaches a valve opening pressure, thereby opening the resin safety valve member.
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| | ===BATTERY AND BATTERY PRODUCTION METHOD ([[US Patent Application 18366022. BATTERY AND BATTERY PRODUCTION METHOD simplified abstract|18366022]])=== | | ===BATTERY AND BATTERY PRODUCTION METHOD ([[US Patent Application 18366022. BATTERY AND BATTERY PRODUCTION METHOD simplified abstract|18366022]])=== |
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| | Manabu IMANO | | Manabu IMANO |
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| − | The abstract describes a battery design that includes multiple electrode bodies connected by a conductive material. Each electrode body consists of a metal current collector, an active material layer, and an electrolyte layer. The metal current collector has a connection surface that contacts the conductive material and a laminate surface that contacts the active material layer. The laminate surface has a smoother average roughness compared to the connection surface.
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| − | * Battery design with multiple electrode bodies connected by a conductive material
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| − | * Each electrode body consists of a metal current collector, active material layer, and electrolyte layer
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| − | * Metal current collector has a connection surface and a laminate surface
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| − | * Laminate surface has a smoother average roughness than the connection surface
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| − | * Design improves adhesion between metal current collector and active material layer
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| − | * Design enhances connectivity between electrode bodies via conductive material
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| − | The battery of the present disclosure comprises a plurality of electrode bodies, wherein one of the electrode bodies and another of the electrode bodies are connected via a conductive material, each of the electrode bodies includes a metal current collector, an active material layer, and an electrolyte layer, the metal current collector has a connection surface which contacts the conductive material and a laminate surface which contacts the active material layer, and a ten-point average roughness of the laminate surface is less than a ten-point average roughness of the connection surface. According to the battery of the present disclosure, both adhesion between the metal current collector and the active material layer in the electrode body and connectivity between the electrode bodies via the conductive material can be achieved.
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| | ===POWER STORAGE SYSTEM ([[US Patent Application 18124238. POWER STORAGE SYSTEM simplified abstract|18124238]])=== | | ===POWER STORAGE SYSTEM ([[US Patent Application 18124238. POWER STORAGE SYSTEM simplified abstract|18124238]])=== |
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| | Kazuki Kubo | | Kazuki Kubo |
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| − | The patent application describes a power storage system that includes a stationary power storage device, a control device, a relay, and an input device.
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| − | * The power storage device supplies electric power to an electrical load.
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| − | * The control device receives electric power from both the power storage device and another power source.
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| − | * The relay is located between the power storage device and the control device, as well as between the power storage device and the electrical load.
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| − | * The relay is not located between the control device and the power source.
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| − | * An input device allows a user to input a connection request.
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| − | * When a connection request is input while the relay is in a disconnected state, the control device brings the relay into a connected state.
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| − | A power storage system includes: a stationary power storage device configured to supply electric power to an electrical load; a control device configured to receive supply of electric power from each of the power storage device and another power source; a relay located between the power storage device and the control device and between the power storage device and the electrical load, but not between the control device and the power source; and an input device configured to accept input from a user. When a connection request is input to the input device while the relay is in a disconnected state, the control device brings the relay into a connected state.
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| | ===POWER SUPPLY CONTROL DEVICE, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18308168. POWER SUPPLY CONTROL DEVICE, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18308168]])=== | | ===POWER SUPPLY CONTROL DEVICE, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM ([[US Patent Application 18308168. POWER SUPPLY CONTROL DEVICE, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract|18308168]])=== |
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| | Fumiyasu MIYOSHI | | Fumiyasu MIYOSHI |
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| − | The abstract describes a power supply control device for a vehicle that controls the power supply from a battery to a load.
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| − | * The device includes processors that gather information about the vehicle and the charge amount of the battery.
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| − | * It identifies the usage state of the vehicle based on the acquired information.
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| − | * If the charge amount of the battery is below a certain threshold, the device restricts the power supply from the battery to the load.
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| − | * The purpose of this control is to manage the power supply efficiently and prevent the battery from being drained completely.
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| − | A power supply control device configured to control power supply from a battery to a load in a vehicle, the power supply control device includes one or more processors configured to: acquire information of the vehicle; acquire a charge amount of the battery; identify a usage state of the vehicle corresponding to the acquired information of the vehicle; and restrict the power supply from the battery to the load based on the identified usage state of the vehicle, when the acquired charge amount of the battery is less than a first threshold.
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| | ===DYNAMIC AUDIO CONTROL ([[US Patent Application 18101103. DYNAMIC AUDIO CONTROL simplified abstract|18101103]])=== | | ===DYNAMIC AUDIO CONTROL ([[US Patent Application 18101103. DYNAMIC AUDIO CONTROL simplified abstract|18101103]])=== |
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| | Simon P. Roberts | | Simon P. Roberts |
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| − | The patent application describes a method for managing phone calls in a vehicle based on the noise level of the occupant.
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| − | * The method involves receiving a call on a device that belongs to a person inside a vehicle.
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| − | * The noise level near the occupant is measured.
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| − | * Based on the noise level, the call is directed to a speaker that is close to the occupant.
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| − | * This technology aims to improve the call experience for vehicle occupants by ensuring that the call is heard clearly despite the surrounding noise.
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| − | An example operation includes one or more of receiving a call on a device associated with an occupant of a vehicle, determining a noise level proximate the occupant, and directing the call to a speaker proximate the occupant, based on the noise level.
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| | ===OPTICAL TRANSCEIVER ([[US Patent Application 18187307. OPTICAL TRANSCEIVER simplified abstract|18187307]])=== | | ===OPTICAL TRANSCEIVER ([[US Patent Application 18187307. OPTICAL TRANSCEIVER simplified abstract|18187307]])=== |
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| | Toshihiro ODA | | Toshihiro ODA |
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| − | The patent application describes an optical transceiver that uses a ring resonator in its light sources to separate light of the same wavelength as the light output from a part of the light sources.
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| − | * The optical transceiver includes multiple light sources with ring resonators.
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| − | * It also has a reception antenna to receive light.
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| − | * A wavelength-separating filter is used to separate light of the same wavelength as the light output from some of the light sources.
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| − | * The wavelength-separating filter is made up of the ring resonator included in the light source.
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| − | An optical transceiver includes a plurality of light sources having a ring resonator, a reception antenna to receive light, and a wavelength-separating filter to separate, from the light received by the reception antenna, light of a same wavelength as the light output from a part of the plurality of light sources. The wavelength-separating filter is composed of the ring resonator included in the light source.
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| | ===TARGETED MULTICAST BROADCAST SERVICES (MBS) NOTIFICATION SIGNALING ([[US Patent Application 18029720. TARGETED MULTICAST BROADCAST SERVICES (MBS) NOTIFICATION SIGNALING simplified abstract|18029720]])=== | | ===TARGETED MULTICAST BROADCAST SERVICES (MBS) NOTIFICATION SIGNALING ([[US Patent Application 18029720. TARGETED MULTICAST BROADCAST SERVICES (MBS) NOTIFICATION SIGNALING simplified abstract|18029720]])=== |
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| | Alireza BABAEI | | Alireza BABAEI |
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| − | The patent application describes a system, method, and apparatus for wireless communications.
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| − | * The system involves a user equipment (UE) that receives downlink control information (DCI) associated with a first radio network temporary identifier (RNTI).
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| − | * The DCI is used for scheduling paging information, which is a way to notify the UE about incoming data.
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| − | * The first RNTI or the DCI indicates that the paging information is associated with a first MBS (Multimedia Broadcast/Multicast Service) service.
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| − | * The UE then receives MBS data based on the paging information, allowing the user to access multimedia content or receive multicast transmissions.
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| − | * The innovation enables efficient wireless communication by providing a mechanism for scheduling and delivering MBS data to the UE.
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| − | A system, method and apparatus for wireless communications is provided. A user equipment (UE) receives downlink control information (DCI) associated with a first radio network temporary identifier (RNTI) and used for scheduling paging information. The at least one of the first RNTI and the DCI indicates that the paging information, scheduled by the DCI, is associated with a first MBS service. The UE then receives MBS data based on the paging information.
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| | ===ENHANCED WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY ([[US Patent Application 18203621. ENHANCED WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY simplified abstract|18203621]])=== | | ===ENHANCED WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY ([[US Patent Application 18203621. ENHANCED WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY simplified abstract|18203621]])=== |
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| − | - The patent application describes a method for pairing a device with a vehicle.
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| − | - The method involves determining if the device is near or inside the vehicle.
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| − | - The device needs to be approved for pairing with the vehicle.
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| − | - The method also involves detecting if a person associated with the device is near or inside the vehicle.
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| − | - If all conditions are met, the device is paired with the vehicle.
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| − | An example operation includes one or more of determining that a device associated with a vehicle is proximate or in the vehicle, determining that the device is approved for pairing with the vehicle, detecting that a person associated with the device is proximate or in the vehicle, and pairing the device with the vehicle.
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