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18-04-2013 дата публикации

VEHICULAR IMAGE SENSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130096777A1
Автор: Larson Mark L., Schofield Kenneth, Vadas Keith J.
Принадлежит: DONNELLY CORPORATION

An image sensing system for a vehicle includes an imager disposed at or proximate to an in-cabin portion of a vehicle windshield and having a forward field of view to the exterior of the vehicle through the vehicle windshield. The photosensor array of the imager is operable to capture image data. The image sensing system identifies objects in the forward field of view of the imager via processing of captured image data by an image processor. The photosensor array may be operable to capture frames of image data and the image sensing system may include an exposure control which determines an accumulation period of time that the photosensor array senses light when capturing a frame of image data. Identification of objects may be based at least in part on at least one of (i) shape, (ii) luminance, (iii) geometry, (iv) spatial location, (v) motion and (vi) spectral characteristic. 1. An image sensing system for a vehicle , said image sensing system comprising:an imager comprising a two-dimensional CMOS photosensor array of light sensing photosensor elements;wherein said imager is disposed at or proximate to an in-cabin portion of a windshield of a vehicle equipped with said image sensing system, and wherein said imager has a forward field of view to the exterior of the equipped vehicle through the windshield of the equipped vehicle;wherein said photosensor array is operable to capture image data;a control comprising an image processor;wherein said image sensing system identifies objects in said forward field of view of said imager via processing of captured image data by said image processor;wherein said image sensing system is operable to identify at least one of (i) approaching headlights, (ii) leading taillights, (iii) lane markers, (iv) traffic signs, (v) traffic lights, (vi) stop signs and (vii) caution signs;wherein said photosensor array is operable to capture frames of image data; andwherein said image sensing system includes an exposure control which determines ...

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Номер записи: 1
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Driver Assistance Device Having a Visual Representation of Detected Objects

Номер: US20130107052A1
Автор: Gloger Joachim, Gressmann Markus
Принадлежит: DAIMLER AG

Systems and methods for more precisely detecting a position of objects detected in the surroundings of a vehicle with regard to a schematic top view of the vehicle are provided. A driver assistance device for a vehicle includes a sensor device for detecting an object in the surroundings of the vehicle and a display unit for visually representing the object detected by the sensor device with regard to a schematic top view of the vehicle. Ground coordinates of the object as position data can be detected using the sensor device. The ground coordinates are used by the display unit to position a symbol, which symbolizes the object in the top view, in the representation. 15-. (canceled)6. A driver assistance device for a vehicle comprising:a sensor device configured to detect an object in surroundings of the vehicle; anda display unit configured to visually represent the object detected by the sensor device with regard to a schematic top view of the vehicle,wherein the sensor device is further configured to detect ground coordinates of the object as position data, andwherein the display unit is further configured to use the ground coordinates to position a symbol, which symbolizes the object in the schematic top view, in the visual representation.7. The driver assistance device according to claim 6 , further comprising:a classification device installed upstream to the display unit, the classification device is configured to classify the detected objects according to object classes, so that a detected object is represented according to its object class with a specific symbol, a specific color, a specific rightness or a specific marking.8. The driver assistance device according to claim 7 , wherein a size of the symbol for the detected object in the visual representation depends on the distance of the object from a pre-determined reference point.9. The driver assistance device according to claim 6 , wherein if a detected object's virtual representation position lies outside ...

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Номер записи: 2
09-05-2013 дата публикации

REGISTRATION PROGRAM, REGISTRATION APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF REGISTRATION

Номер: US20130114863A1
Автор: Higashiura Yasuyuki, Ide Katsumi, Kamata Hideo, Kasugai Kentarou, Minagawa Akitaka
Принадлежит: FUJITSU FRONTECH LIMITED

A registration apparatus acquires image information of a living body photographed by a sensor unit and distance information acquired when photographing the living body from the sensor unit, and extracts image information which is to serve as a template. The registration apparatus acquires a plurality of items of the image information by an image information acquisition unit, and acquires distance information associated with each item of the image information item by a distance information acquisition unit. A template candidate extraction unit groups the plurality of image information items according to the distance information associated with each image information item. A template extraction unit mutually evaluates the image information items extracted by the template candidate extraction unit to extract image information to be registered as a template for each group. 1. A computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program , the computer program causing a computer to perform a procedure comprising:acquiring, from a sensor unit which is capable of outputting image information of a photographed living body and distance information acquired when photographing the living body, a plurality of items of the image information;acquiring the distance information associated with each item of the image information from the sensor unit;grouping the plurality of items of the image information according to the distance information associated with each item of the image information, and mutually evaluating the image information on a group-by-group basis according to the distance information to thereby extract an item of the image information, which is to serve as a candidate of a template for use in biometric authentication; andmutually evaluating extracted items of the image information to thereby extract an item of the image information, which is to serve as the template.2. The storage medium according to claim 1 , wherein when acquiring the plurality of items of the ...

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Номер записи: 3
23-05-2013 дата публикации

IDENTITY RECOGNITION SYSTEM AND METHOD BASED ON HYBRID BIOMETRICS

Номер: US20130129164A1
Автор: Gu Ren-Hau, Huang Sen-Huang, Kao Ming-Tsan
Принадлежит: PIXART IMAGING INC.

An identity recognition system and method capture an image of a subject that is projected by light of different wavelengths, extract various biometric informations from the image, analyze and compare for each of the biometric informations to generate a matching score, and determine an identity for the subject according to all of the matching scores. The system and method have higher recognition accuracy, lower false acceptance rate, lower false rejection rate, and higher flexibility. 1. An identity recognition system based on hybrid biometrics , comprising:a light source configured to provide light of different wavelengths under control to project on a subject;an image sensor configured to capture an image of the subject to generate an image signal;a recognition module coupled to the image sensor, configured to receive the image signal and extract various biometric informations from the image, analyze and compare for each of the biometric informations to generate a matching score; andan analysis unit coupled to the recognition module, configured to determine an identity for the subject according to all of the matching scores.2. The identity recognition system of claim 1 , wherein the various biometric informations comprise a fingerprint feature and a vein feature.3. The identity recognition system of claim 2 , wherein the recognition module comprises:a finger detection unit coupled to the image sensor, configured to analyze the image by a finger feature or a brightness variation of the image to detect presence and location of a finger, and extract the fingerprint feature and the vein feature from the image;a fingerprint recognition unit coupled to the finger detection unit, configured to analyze and compare the fingerprint feature to generate a fingerprint matching score; anda vein recognition unit coupled to the finger detection unit, configured to analyze and compare the vein feature to generate a vein matching score.4. The identity recognition system of claim 3 , ...

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Номер записи: 4
30-05-2013 дата публикации

Vein image capture device

Номер: US20130136317A1
Автор: Takashi Shinzaki
Принадлежит: Fujitsu Ltd

A vein image capture device includes an illumination device, an image capture device, and a support device. The image capture device captures an image of a vein pattern of a body part by receiving light reflected by the body part. The support device is arranged between the body part and the image capture device to transmit at least apart of the reflected light and support the illumination device at the body part side. The image capture device is separated from the support device by the distance at which the image capture device may receive the reflected light.

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Номер записи: 5
20-06-2013 дата публикации

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD AND PROGRAM

Номер: US20130156277A1
Автор: Sasaki Natsuko
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

Disclosed herein is an information processing apparatus, including: an acquisition section configured to acquire personal identification information for identifying a person relating to first image information and image evaluation information produced by evaluating the first image information in accordance with an image of a main imaging object detected based on the first image information; and a setting section configured to set an evaluation condition for evaluating second image information based on the personal identification information and the image evaluation information. 1. An information processing apparatus , comprising:an acquisition section configured to acquire personal identification information for identifying a person relating to first image information and image evaluation information produced by evaluating the first image information in accordance with an image of a main imaging object detected based on the first image information; anda setting section configured to set an evaluation condition for evaluating second image information based on the personal identification information and the image evaluation information.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe image evaluation information acquired by the acquisition section has environment information upon evaluation added thereto, andthe setting section sets an evaluation condition for evaluating the second image information based on the image evaluation information produced by evaluation in a predetermined environment selected based on the environment information.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe image evaluation information is information for evaluating a facial expression of the person specified by the personal identification information when the person is viewing displayed content,the image evaluation information acquired by the acquisition section has added thereto content identification information for identifying displayed ...

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Номер записи: 6
04-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR SUPPORTING A USER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE IN OPERATING THE VEHICLE AND PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Номер: US20130170710A1
Автор: Bonhoure Patrick, Kuoch Siav Kuong
Принадлежит: VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH

The invention relates to a method for supporting a user of a motor vehicle by means of a portable communication device () in operating a device (), in particular an input and/or output device, of the vehicle. An image () of an area () of the vehicle is captured by means of an imaging device () of the portable communication () device, wherein the image () is received by a control unit () of the portable communication device (). The control unit () applies feature recognition to the image () regarding a plurality of features stored in the portable communication device (). The control unit () recognizes at least one device () of the vehicle in the image () on the basis of the stored features. A user guide information () is associated with the recognized device () and output by the portable communication device (). The invention also relates to a portable communication device (). 1. A method for supporting a user of a motor vehicle by means of a portable communication device in operating an input and/or output device , of the vehicle , comprising:capturing an image of an area of the vehicle by means of an imaging device of the portable communication device, wherein the image is received by a control unit of the portable communication device;applying a feature recognition to the image by the control unit regarding a plurality of features stored in the portable communication device and recognizing at least one device of the vehicle in the image on the basis of the stored features as well as associating a user guide information with the recognized device, andoutputting the associated user guide information by the portable communication device.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the user guide information is displayed on a display device of the portable communication device.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the captured image is displayed on the display device together with the associated user guide information.4. The method according to claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 7
04-07-2013 дата публикации

AUTHENTICATION APPARATUS, AUTHENTICATION PROGRAM, AND METHOD OF AUTHENTICATION

Номер: US20130170717A1
Автор: Yabuki Maki
Принадлежит: FUJITSU FRONTECH LIMITED

An authentication apparatus verifies biometric information acquired from a person to be authenticated against registered information registered in advance. A biometric information acquisition unit acquires biometric information from the person to be authenticated. A determination unit determines whether or not the person to be authenticated has uncertainty of verification. An information generation unit generates first generated information from the biometric information, and generates second generated information from the biometric information, which is used for verification in addition to the first generated information when the determination unit determines that the person to be authenticated has uncertainty of verification. A verification target selection unit selects whether to set first registration information as a verification target or second registration information as a verification target in addition to the first registration information. A verification unit verifies the registration information selected as the verification target against corresponding generated information. 1. An authentication apparatus comprising:one or a plurality of processors configured to perform a procedure including:acquiring biometric information from a person to be authenticated;determining whether or not the person to be authenticated has uncertainty of verification;generating first generated information for use in verification from the biometric information, and generating, when the person to be authenticated has uncertainty of verification, second generated information for use in verification from the biometric information in addition to the first generated information;selecting whether to set first registration information which has been registered in advance for verification of the biometric information, as a verification target, or set second registration information which has been registered in advance for verification of the biometric information, as a verification ...

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Номер записи: 8
15-08-2013 дата публикации

SENSOR DATA PROCESSING

Номер: US20130211659A1
Автор: Brunner Christopher, Peynot Thierry
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

Apparatus for and method of processing sensor data for the purpose of navigating a vehicle (for example an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle), the sensor data being from a sensor (for example a camera) mounted on the vehicle. The method can include can include: for a number of time-steps, measuring a value of a parameter of a scene using the sensor to produce a sequence of images of the scene; determining a value of one or more image quality metrics (for example, spatial entropy and spatial information) in each image in the sequence; and identifying as either valid or invalid, a sub-sequence of images in the sequence based on the determined metric values. 1. A method of processing sensor data for navigating a vehicle , the sensor data being from a sensor mounted on a vehicle , the method comprising:for a number of time-steps, measuring a value of a parameter of a scene using the sensor to produce a sequence of images of the scene;determining a metric value of one or more image quality metrics in each image in the sequence; andidentifying as either valid or invalid, a sub-sequence of images in the sequence based on the determined metric values.2. A method according to claim 1 , in combination with guidance of a vehicle which is an autonomous vehicle claim 1 , or a semi-autonomous vehicle.3. A method according to comprising:performing a perception process for the autonomous vehicle in which image sub-sequences identified as valid are treated differently to image sub-sequences identified as invalid.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the identifying as either valid or invalid claim 1 , a sub-sequence of images in the sequence based on the determined metric values claim 1 , comprises:identifying as either valid or invalid, a sub-sequence of images in the sequence based on an evolution of the determined metric values within that sub-sequence.5. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more image quality metric values comprise more than one different ...

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Номер записи: 9
29-08-2013 дата публикации

CLINICIAN PROGRAMMER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING INTERFACE MODELS AND DISPLAYS OF VOLUMES OF ACTIVATION

Номер: US20130226261A1
Автор: BARNHORST Jordan, BLUM David Arthur, CARLTON Keith, Erdogan Engin, HOFFER Brian James, Ionescu Arna Diana, Kokones Scott, LUBENSKY David Ari, SPARKS Troy
Принадлежит: INTELECT MEDICAL, INC.

A system and method for displaying a volume of activation (VOA) may include a processor that displays via a display device a model of a portion of a patient anatomy that includes anatomical structures, displays via the display device and overlying the display of the model a VOA associated by the processor with a set of anatomical stimulation parameter settings, the display of the VOA, and graphically identifies interactions between the displayed VOA and a first subset of the anatomical structures associated with one or more stimulation benefits and a second subset of the anatomical structures associated with one or more stimulation side effects, where the graphical identifications differ depending on whether the interaction is with the first subset or the second subset. 141-. (canceled)42. A computer-implemented method for modeling a stimulation leadwire implanted in a portion of a patient anatomy , the method comprising:obtaining at least one image of at least a portion of the implanted stimulation leadwire;based on the at least one image, determining a relative position of the stimulation leadwire with respect to the portion of the patient anatomy;displaying, by a computer processor and in a display device, a model of the portion of the patient anatomy at coordinates of a coordinate system; andin accordance with the determined location, displaying, by the computer processor and in the display device, a model of the stimulation leadwire at coordinates of the coordinate system, which are offset from the coordinates of the model of the portion of the anatomy in accordance with the determined relative position of the stimulation leadwire; the stimulation leadwire includes a marker biased towards one point on or section of a perimeter of the stimulation leadwire, the perimeter extending about a center longitudinal axis of the stimulation leadwire; and', 'the determining of the location includes rotationally locating the leadwire by identifying the marker within the at ...

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Номер записи: 10
05-09-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE SURROUNDINGS MONITORING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130229520A1
Автор: Aimura Makoto
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD

In an image captured by an infrared camera mounted in a vehicle, a featured image portion group including first and second high luminance image portions lined up side by side vertically or horizontally and a third high luminance image portion located below the first and second high luminance image portions is defined. The featured image portion group has a feature indicating that a similarity of one of a luminance distribution and a shape between the first high luminance image portion and the second high luminance image portion is higher than between the third high luminance image portion and at least one of the first and second high luminance image portions. If the featured image portion group is found in the captured image, it is determined that at least the third high luminance image portion is the image of a component of a traffic signal structure. 1. A vehicle surroundings monitoring apparatus for performing an object recognition on an object located in the vicinity of a vehicle on the basis of an image captured by an infrared camera mounted in the vehicle , comprising: i) first and second high luminance image portions lined up side by side vertically or horizontally and a third high luminance image portion located below the first and second high luminance image portions, and', 'ii) a feature indicating that a similarity of one of a luminance distribution and a shape between the first high luminance image portion and the second high luminance image portion is higher than between the third high luminance image portion and at least one of the first and second high luminance image portions,, 'a structure recognition unit that detects whether a featured image portion group is included in the captured image, the featured image portion group includingwherein upon detecting the featured image portion group in the captured image, the structure recognition unit determines that at least the third high luminance image portion is an image of a component of a traffic signal ...

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Номер записи: 11
12-09-2013 дата публикации

Biometric identification, authentication and verification using near-infrared structured illumination combined with 3d imaging of the human ear

Номер: US20130236066A1
Автор: Alan Sobel, Gary David SHUBINSKY
Принадлежит: Individual

A biometric identification or authentication images an ear of the user. A source of near-infrared structured light illuminates the ear with at least one structured pattern and an image acquisition device captures a near-infrared image of an ear illuminated with a structured pattern of near-infrared light. An analysis area of the near-infrared image is processed to extract identifying features and it is determined if the identifying features correspond to an authorized user. The analysis area of the near-infrared image is processed to determine a reflectivity of the ear and it is determined if the reflectivity corresponds to an ear of a living person. The user is authenticated if the classified identifying features correspond to an authorized user and the reflectivity corresponds to an ear of a living person.

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Номер записи: 12
12-09-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR IMAGE ANALYSIS

Номер: US20130236074A1
Автор: HALAS William Paul, Hillebrand Greg George, THOMAS Mani V.
Принадлежит:

Embodiments of a system for performing image analysis include a calibration device comprising a first color correction region comprising a predetermined plurality of color chips; and a memory component that stores logic, that when executed, causes a processor to perform at least the following: access a digital image of a subject, the digital image comprising a portion of a skin of the subject, the digital image comprising a portion of the calibration device; calibrate the digital image using the first color correction region; analyze a condition within the digital image; and output one or more results corresponding to the condition within the digital image. 1. A system for image analysis , comprising:a calibration device comprising a first color correction region comprising a predetermined plurality of color chips; and access a digital image of a subject, the digital image comprising a portion of a skin of the subject, the digital image comprising a portion of the calibration device;', 'calibrate the digital image using the first color correction region;', 'analyze a condition within the digital image; and', 'output one or more results corresponding to the condition within the digital image., 'a memory component that stores logic, that when executed, causes a processor to perform at least the following2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the logic causes the processor to:determine a location within the digital image of the predetermined plurality of color chips; andcompare a color chip template to the location within the digital image of the predetermined plurality of color chips.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the logic causes the processor to determine an orientation of the calibration device in the digital image.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the logic causes the processor to determine a calibration device angle of the calibration device on the subject.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the logic causes the processor to alter the digital image6. A method for ...

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Номер записи: 13
19-09-2013 дата публикации

Method and Device for Representing Obstacles in a Parking Assistance System of Motor Vehicles

Номер: US20130242101A1
Автор: Niemz Volker, Schneider Marcus
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A method for representing obstacles in a parking system of motor vehicles is disclosed. The method includes the following steps: a) determining an image of the surroundings and detecting obstacles located therein, b) determining at least one distance value and/or one angular position of the detected obstacles, c) applying an edge reinforcing method to regions of the image of the surroundings depending on the determined distance values and/or angular positions, and d) displaying the edge reinforcement with the determined image of the surroundings in a display of the parking assistance system. A device for carrying out the method is also disclosed. 1. A method for representing obstacles in a parking assistance system of motor vehicles , comprising:a) determining an image of surroundings and detecting obstacles located therein,b) determining at least one distance value and/or one angular position of the detected obstacles,c) applying an edge reinforcing method to regions of the image of the surroundings as a function of the determined distance values and/or angular positions, andd) displaying the edge reinforcement with the determined image of the surroundings in a display of the parking assistance system.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the detected obstacles are colored and/or animated as a function of the determined distance values and/or the angular position.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein obstacles which are determined as a function of the determined distance values and/or angular positions are displayed with edge attenuation and/or out of focus.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the edge reinforcement is displayed more strongly the nearer the detected obstacle is located to the motor vehicle and/or the edge attenuation is displayed more strongly the further the detected obstacle is located from the motor vehicle.5. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein an entire region of the image of the surroundings is displayed ...

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Номер записи: 14
19-09-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle surroundings monitoring device

Номер: US20130243261A1
Автор: Kodai Matsuda, Makoto Aimura, Nobuharu Nagaoka
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

When it is determined that a type of a physical body in real space corresponding to an image portion is a crossing pedestrian, a distance calculating unit 13 performs a first distance calculating process of calculating a distance between a vehicle 1 and the physical body, on the basis of a correlative relationship between the distance from the vehicle 1 set on assumption of a height of the pedestrian and a height of the image portion, according to the height of the image portion. When it is determined that the type of the physical body is not the crossing pedestrian, then the distance calculating unit 13 performs a second distance calculating process which calculates the distance between the physical body and the vehicle, on the basis of a change in size of the image portions of the physical body extracted from time-series captured images.

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Номер записи: 15
19-09-2013 дата публикации

iPassport Apparatus and Method

Номер: US20130243266A1
Автор: Lazzouni Mohamed
Принадлежит: L-1 SECURE CREDENTIALING, INC.

A portable hand-held device which includes on-board computer-implemented instructions to emulate identification documents such as a passport and interact with a computer terminal to determine whether the identified documents are authentic or not authentic. 1. A non-transitory computer readable medium encoded with computer instructions that , when executed by a processor contained within a handheld device having a display screen and an input and an output device , is configured to:(a) display one or more selected images relating to an identification document;(b) communicate with an external computer device and output data relating to a person identified in the identification document, whereby the identification document is authenticated.2. The computer-readable medium of wherein the handheld device is one of a smartphone or a tablet.3. The computer reader medium of wherein the identification document is a passport.4. The computer readable medium of wherein the communication with the external computer device is compliant with the ISO 14443 standard.5. The computer readable medium of claim 4 , wherein one or more of Basic Access Control and Active Authentication are supported.6. The non-transitory computer readable medium of claim 3 , wherein the passport includes a display of a MRZ area.7. The non-transitory computer readable medium of claim 3 , wherein the passport includes a display of an image of the person identified claim 3 , further comprising digital watermarking (DWM) of the image.8. The non-transitory computer readable medium of claim 3 , wherein the passport includes DWM techniques incorporated into images displayed on the display screen.9. A hand-held device for emulating identification documents comprising:a processor;a display;an input and an output device; 'display one or more selected images relating to an identification document and communicate with an external computer device and output data relating to a person identified in the identification ...

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Номер записи: 16
26-09-2013 дата публикации

BIOMETRIC INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, BIOMETRIC INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

Номер: US20130251213A1
Автор: Nada Hajime, YAMADA Shigefumi
Принадлежит: FUJITSU LIMITED

A biometric information processing apparatus includes a biometric sensor configured to acquire biometric information of a first instance, a second instance and a third instance; a processor configured to execute a procedure, the procedure comprising: extracting an authentication feature used for matching from the biometric information of each of the second instance and the third instance; normalizing the relative positions of authentication features of the second instance and the third instance by using the biometric information of the first instance; and extracting a relative feature indicating a relative positional relationship between the authentication features of the second instance and the third instance normalized in the normalizing procedure. 1. A biometric information processing apparatus , comprising:a biometric sensor configured to acquire biometric information of a first instance, a second instance and a third instance;a processor configured to execute a procedure, the procedure comprising:extracting an authentication feature used for matching from the biometric information of each of the second instance and the third instance;normalizing the relative positions of authentication features of the second instance and the third instance by using the biometric information of the first instance; andextracting a relative feature indicating a relative positional relationship between the authentication features of the second instance and the third instance normalized in the normalizing procedure.2. The biometric information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the processor configured to execute the procedure further including:authenticating a user according to a result of matching the authentication feature and the relative feature registered in a database with the authentication feature and the relative feature extracted in the extracting procedure of the relative feature.3. The biometric information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 17
03-10-2013 дата публикации

Method for determining installation position of portable information terminal on vehicle

Номер: US20130261892A1
Автор: Shujiro Inui
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

In a method for determining an installation position of a portable information terminal on a vehicle, a present camera image showing a camera image at a present position of the camera of the portable information terminal installed on the vehicle is acquired. It is determined, based on a position of a predetermined vehicle component of the vehicle in the present camera image, whether or not the portable information terminal is installed at a predetermined installation position on the vehicle. It is notified from the portable information terminal that the portable information terminal is not installed at the predetermined installation position if it is determined that the portable information terminal is not installed at the predetermined installation position.

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Номер записи: 18
28-11-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM WITH FRONT AND REAR CAMERA INTEGRATION

Номер: US20130314503A1
Автор: Bally Nazar F., Gebauer Duane W., Ihlenburg Joern, Nix Axel
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular vision system includes a forward facing camera module having a forward facing camera having forward field of view, and includes a rearward facing camera having a rearward field of view. The forward facing camera module includes an image processor, a decoder and an encoder. Image data captured by the rearward facing camera is fed to the decoder and an output of the decoder is fed to the image processor. The image processor is operable to process image data captured by the forward facing camera to at least detect objects in the forward field of view and is operable to process the decoder output to at least detect objects the rearward field of view. An image processor output is fed to the encoder and an encoder output is fed to a display that is viewable by a driver of the vehicle during a reversing maneuver of the vehicle. 1. A vision system for a vehicle , said vision system comprising:a forward facing camera module disposed at a vehicle, said forward facing camera module comprising a forward facing camera having a forward field of view exterior of the vehicle, wherein said forward facing camera module comprises an image processor, a decoder and an encoder;a rearward facing camera disposed at the vehicle and having a rearward field of view exterior of the vehicle;wherein image data captured by said rearward facing camera is fed to said decoder of said forward facing camera module and an output of said decoder is fed to said image processor;wherein said image processor is operable to process image data captured by said forward facing camera to at least detect objects in the forward field of view of said forward facing camera;wherein said image processor is operable to process the output of said decoder to at least detect objects in the rearward field of view of said rearward facing camera; andwherein an output of said image processor is fed to said encoder of said forward facing camera module and wherein an output of said encoder is fed to a display that ...

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Номер записи: 19
28-11-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING VEHICLE OCCUPANTS

Номер: US20130314536A1
Автор: Fairfield Nile E., Frank Jeffrey D., Hoelter Theodore R., Högasten Nicholas, Lee David W., Richards Austin A., Stout Arthur, Strandemar Katrin, White Victoria L.
Принадлежит: FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.

Various techniques are disclosed for systems and methods using small form factor infrared imaging modules to monitor occupants in an interior compartment of a vehicle. For example, a vehicle-mounted system may include one or more infrared imaging modules, a processor, a memory, alarm sirens, and a communication module. The vehicle-mounted system may be mounted on, installed in, or otherwise integrated into a vehicle that has an interior compartment. The infrared imaging modules may be configured to capture thermal images of desired portions of the interior compartments. Various thermal image processing and analytics may be performed on the captured thermal images to determine the presence and various attributes of one or more occupants. Based on the determination of the presence and various attributes, occupant detection information and/or control signals may be generated. Occupant detection information may be used to perform various monitoring operations, and control signals may adjust various vehicle components. 1. A vehicle comprising:an interior compartment;an infrared imaging module comprising a focal plane array (FPA) configured to capture thermal images of at least a portion of the interior compartment; and analyze the thermal images to determine a presence of one or more occupants and one or more attributes associated with the one or more occupants, and', 'generate occupant detection information based on the determination of the presence and the attributes of the one or more occupants., 'a processor configured to2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to:determine whether there is an unwanted occupant in the interior compartment based at least in part on the occupant detection information, andgenerate an alarm upon the determination that an unwanted occupant is present.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , further comprising:a communication module configured to transmit the alarm to at least one of an on-board security system, a key fob, a ...

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Номер записи: 20
28-11-2013 дата публикации

VEHICULAR PARKING CONTROL SYSTEM AND VEHICULAR PARKING CONTROL METHOD USING THE SAME

Номер: US20130315443A1
Автор: KIM Sung Ju
Принадлежит: MANDO CORPORATION

Provided are a vehicular parking control system capable of removing temporary obstacles from an image of objects within a parking space so that an available parking space can be searched for, and a vehicular parking control method using the same. The vehicular parking control system includes: a camera configured to acquire an image of a parking space with reference to a position of a personal car; a sensing unit configured to sense an object in the parking space; and an electronic control unit configured to search for an available parking space by comparing an image pattern of an object within the image of the parking space acquired from the camera with a preset reference image pattern, identifying the type of the object, and removing a contour of the object, the type of which has been identified as a temporary obstacle, from contours of objects in the parking space corresponding to a sensing signal sensed by the sensing unit. 1. A vehicular parking control system , comprising:a camera configured to acquire an image of a parking space with reference to a position of a personal car;a sensing unit configured to sense an object in the parking space; andan electronic control unit configured to search for an available parking space by comparing an image pattern of an object within the image of the parking space acquired from the camera with a preset reference image pattern, identifying a type of the object, and removing a contour of the object, the type of which has been identified as a temporary obstacle, from contours of objects in the parking space corresponding to a sensing signal sensed by the sensing unit.2. The vehicular parking control system according to claim 1 , wherein the temporary obstacle is a non-fixed object claim 1 , other than an automobile claim 1 , which is temporarily positioned in the parking space.3. The vehicular parking control system according to claim 1 , wherein the electronic control unit comprises:a receiving unit configured to receive an ...

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Номер записи: 21
28-11-2013 дата публикации

BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION AND VERIFICATION

Номер: US20130315450A1
Автор: BENINI David
Принадлежит: AWARE, INC.

In real biometric systems, false match rates and false non-match rates of 0% do not exist. There is always some probability that a purported match is false, and that a genuine match is not identified. The performance of biometric systems is often expressed in part in terms of their false match rate and false non-match rate, with the equal error rate being when the two are equal. There is a tradeoff between the FMR and FNMR in biometric systems which can be adjusted by changing a matching threshold. This matching threshold can be automatically, dynamically and/or user adjusted so that a biometric system of interest can achieve a desired FMR and FNMR. 1. A method for setting a threshold in a biometric system using imposter match score data to derive a match threshold score that results in a desired false match rate and false non-match rate comprising:creating a database of match scores between all unique impostor biometric sample pairs;creating a cumulative histogram data table recording for each possible match score outcome a number of match scores observed greater than that value divided by the total number of samples; andselecting a desired false match rate and applying the threshold that will result in the desired false match rate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein impostor sample pairs are derived from two samples claim 1 , each from a different source.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the value is the false match rate associated with each possible threshold.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising alerting a user to a resulting false match rate with the threshold in use based on actual results using the gallery samples in use.5. A method for setting a threshold in a biometric system using genuine match score data to automate derivation of a match threshold score that results in a desired false match rate and false non-match rate comprising:creating a database of match scores between all unique genuine biometric sample pairs;creating a cumulative histogram ...

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Номер записи: 22
28-11-2013 дата публикации

HANDWRITTEN DOCUMENT RETRIEVAL APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20130315483A1
Автор: IMOTO Kazunori, SHIBATA Tomoyuki, Tonouchi Yojiro, YAMAUCHI Yasunobu
Принадлежит:

According to one embodiment, a handwritten character retrieval apparatus is provided with an acquisition unit, a separation unit, a feature extraction unit and a retrieval unit. The acquisition unit acquires a document including handwriting data. The separation unit separates the document into a plurality of parts. The feature extraction unit extracts feature values, each indicating a feature value of each part. The retrieval unit executes retrieval based on the feature values. 1. A handwritten document retrieval apparatus comprising:an acquisition unit configured to acquire a document including handwriting data;a separation unit configured to separate the document into a plurality of parts;a feature extraction unit configured to extract feature values, each indicating a feature value of each part; anda retrieval unit configured to execute retrieval based on the feature values.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the separation unit is configured to separate the document into a character part and a part other than the character part.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the separation unit is configured to separate the document into a character part claim 1 , a graphic part and a table part.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the separation unit is configured to further separate the character part into a part or all of hierarchical layers of a paragraph block claim 2 , a line block claim 2 , a word block claim 2 , a character block and a radical block.5. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the feature value includes a combination of a label indicative of a kind of the part and data for the part.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the acquisition unit is configured to acquire a handwritten character string in units of a stroke.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the acquisition unit is configured to acquire a document including a character string designated by a user claim 1 , from a handwritten character string which is stored in advance.8. The apparatus of ...

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Номер записи: 23
28-11-2013 дата публикации

HANDWRITTEN CHARACTER RETRIEVAL APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20130315484A1
Автор: IMOTO Kazunori, SHIBATA Tomoyuki, Tonouchi Yojiro, YAMAUCHI Yasunobu
Принадлежит:

According to one embodiment, a handwritten character retrieval apparatus is provided with an acquisition unit, a feature extraction unit, an segmentation unit, a attribute append unit and a retrieval unit. The acquisition unit acquires a handwritten character string in units of a stroke. The feature extraction unit extracts a first feature value unique to each of the strokes from the handwritten character string. The segmentation unit segments the strokes into a plurality of sets. The attribute append unit appends a second feature value based on the sets to each of the strokes. The retrieval unit executes retrieval based on the first feature value and the second feature value. 1. A handwritten character retrieval apparatus comprising:an acquisition unit configured to acquire a handwritten character string in units of each of strokes;a feature extraction unit configured to extract a first feature value which is unique to each of the strokes from the handwritten character string;a segmentation unit configured to segment the strokes into a plurality of sets;an attribute append unit configured to append a second feature value based on the sets, to each of the strokes; anda retrieval unit configured to execute retrieval based on the first feature value and the second feature value.2. The handwritten character retrieval apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the segmentation unit is configured to segment the handwritten character string into a part or all of a character area claim 1 , a paragraph block claim 1 , a line block claim 1 , a word block claim 1 , a character block and a radical block.3. The handwritten character retrieval apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the segmentation unit is configured to classify the handwritten character string into at least the character area and an area other than the character area.4. The handwritten character retrieval apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the second feature value is a feature value vector indicative of a total number of strokes ...

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Номер записи: 24
05-12-2013 дата публикации

TARGET RECOGNITION SYSTEM AND TARGET RECOGNITION METHOD EXECUTED BY THE TARGET RECOGNITION SYSTEM

Номер: US20130322691A1
Автор: GUAN Haike
Принадлежит: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.

A target recognition system operatively connected to a stereo imaging device to capture a stereo image of an area ahead of the target recognition system, includes a parallax calculator to calculate parallax of the stereo image including two captured images; a target candidate detector to detect a candidate set of recognition target areas based on a luminance image of one of the captured images; and a target recognition processor to limit the candidate set of recognition target areas detected by the target candidate detector within a range of threshold values of characteristics in the candidate set of recognition target areas set in advance based on the parallax calculated by the parallax calculator to extract and output the one or more recognition targets. 1. A target recognition system to recognize one or more recognition targets , operatively connected to a stereo imaging device to capture a stereo image of an area ahead ofthe target recognition system,the target recognition system comprising:a parallax calculator to calculate parallax of the stereo image including two captured images acquired by the stereo imaging device;a target candidate detector to detect a candidate set of recognition target areas, based on a luminance image of one of the captured images; anda target recognition processor to limit the candidate set of recognition target areas detected by the target candidate detector within a range of threshold values of characteristics in the candidate set of recognition target areas set in advance based on the parallax calculated by the parallax calculator to extract and output the one or more recognition targets.2. The target recognition system according to claim 1 , wherein the target recognition processor is configured to:calculate an average of the parallax of the candidate set of recognition target areas detected by the target candidate detector based on the parallax calculated by the parallax calculator;calculate distances from the stereo imaging ...

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Номер записи: 25
05-12-2013 дата публикации

Energy Efficient Routing Using An Impedance Factor

Номер: US20130322694A1
Автор: Arcot Praveen J., Lindsay Matthew G., Spelbrink Justin M., Swingley Finn A.
Принадлежит: NAVTEQ B.V.

A method and system for calculating an energy efficient route is disclosed. A route calculation application calculates one or more routes from an origin to a destination. For each of the routes, the route calculation application uses impedance factor data associated with each segment in the route. The impedance factor is calculated using probe data when the probe data is available for a road segment. When probe data is unavailable, the impedance factor is calculated using machine learning techniques that analyze the results of the impedance factor classifications for road segments having probe data. 1. A method comprising:receiving image data from an image capture device, wherein the image data includes a first photographic image and a second photographic image;receiving distance data from a range-finding device;associating a plurality of pixels of the image data with the distance data; andtransforming the first photographic image using a portion of the image data from the second photographic image according to distance data.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:evaluating visual objects in the first photographic image; andidentifying an object of concern from the visual objects.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:removing the object of concern from the first photographic image,wherein transforming the first photographic image comprises adding the portion of the image data from the second photographic image to replace the object of concern in the first photographic image.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:displaying the first photographic image using the portion of the image data from the second photographic image.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second photographic image includes a virtual object claim 1 , and wherein transforming the first photographic image comprises adding the virtual object from the second photographic image to test visibility of the virtual object from a perspective of the first photographic image.6. The ...

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Номер записи: 26
05-12-2013 дата публикации

Biometric Based Demography Tool

Номер: US20130322704A1
Автор: Harrison Howard Jason
Принадлежит:

Systems and methods to determine demographic attributes of pedestrians in a retail environment are presented. In some examples, media content is selected for presentation to one or more pedestrians based on the determined demographic attributes. In a further example, the media content is interactive, and a response is received from the pedestrian indicating recognition of the interactive media content and an identity of the pedestrian. In some examples, the demographic attributes of a group of pedestrians passing a particular location are aggregated to determine a demographic profile of a pedestrian traffic flow. In some other examples, demographic attributes of pedestrians are derived from biometric responses to a media presentation. Based on the location and duration of visual attention to the media presentation, a demographic attribute of the pedestrian is determined. 1. A method comprising:receiving a first biometric recognition instance including biometric information associated with a first pedestrian at a first location in a retail environment;receiving a second biometric recognition instance including biometric information associated with the first pedestrian at a second location in the retail environment; anddetermining a demographic attribute of the first pedestrian based on any of the first and second biometric recognition instances of the first pedestrian and the first and second locations.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:selecting an amount of media content for presentation to the pedestrian based at least in part on the determined demographic attribute; andpresenting the amount of media content to the pedestrian.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the amount of media content is interactive media content claim 2 , and further comprising:receiving a response to the interactive media content indicating a recognition of the interactive media content and an identity of the pedestrian.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first location is the ...

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Номер записи: 27
02-01-2014 дата публикации

VEHICLE SURROUNDINGS MONITORING DEVICE

Номер: US20140003670A1
Автор: Aimura Makoto
Принадлежит:

There is provided a vehicle surroundings monitoring device including: a candidate animal area setting unit configured to set a candidate animal area including a candidate animal image portion and a surrounding area of the candidate animal image portion; an edge extraction unit configured to extract a horizontal edge from the candidate animal area; and an animal determination unit configured to determine whether or not a real space object corresponding to the candidate animal image portion is an animal based on a criterion that first and second horizontal edges in the candidate animal area have a strength greater than or equal to a first predetermined strength. 1. A vehicle surroundings monitoring device comprising:a candidate animal image portion extraction unit configured to extract, based on an image captured by a camera mounted on a vehicle, a candidate animal image portion which is a possible image portion of an animal;a candidate animal area setting unit configured to set a candidate animal area in the image, including the candidate animal image portion and a surrounding area of the candidate animal image portion;an edge extraction unit configured to extract a first horizontal edge and a second horizontal edge from the candidate animal area in the image; andan animal determination unit configured to determine whether or not a real space object corresponding to the candidate animal image portion is an animal based on a criterion that the first and second horizontal edges extracted by the edge extraction unit in the candidate animal area have a strength greater than or equal to a first predetermined strength, wherein the strength of the horizontal edge is the number of pixel qualified as an edge point among pixels contained in a certain horizontal range at each vertical position of the image.2. The vehicle surroundings monitoring device according to claim 1 ,wherein the animal determination unit determines whether or not the real space object corresponding to the ...

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Номер записи: 28
02-01-2014 дата публикации

Object recognition device

Номер: US20140003671A1
Автор: Toshiyuki Matsubara
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

In an object recognition device, a reliability setting unit sets object presence reliability indicating the reliability of whether or not an object is present with respect to the surrounding area of a host vehicle. Then, a grouping unit groups the reflection points based on the object presence reliability in the area between the reflection points. For this reason, for example, even though two objects are adjacent to each other, in a case where the object presence reliability in the area between the reflection points of one object and the reflection points of the other object is low, the reflection points of the two objects can be separately grouped without being grouped into a single group. As a result, since it is possible to avoid mistakenly recognizing a plurality of objects in a single object, recognition accuracy of the object can be improved.

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Номер записи: 29
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Traffic signal mapping and detection

Номер: US20140016826A1
Автор: Christopher Paul Urmson, Nathaniel Fairfield, Sebastian Thrun
Принадлежит: Google LLC

A system and method provides maps identifying the 3D location of traffic lights. The position, location, and orientation of a traffic light may be automatically extrapolated from two or more images. The maps may then be used to assist robotic vehicles or human drivers to identify the location and status of a traffic signal.

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Номер записи: 30
16-01-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND AN APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING VEIN PATTERNS FROM A COLOUR IMAGE

Номер: US20140016832A1
Автор: Craft Noah Ames, Kong Wai Kin Adams, Tang Chaoying, Zhang Hengyi
Принадлежит:

The present invention is directed to a method of determining vein patterns from a colour image for personal identification, the method comprising forming a counterpart of the colour image by applying a functional relationship obtained from optimization on the colour image, wherein the counterpart of the colour image comprises the vein patterns. An apparatus for determining vein patterns from a colour image is also disclosed. 1. A method of determining vein patterns from a colour image for personal identification , the method comprising:forming a counterpart of the colour image by applying a functional relationship obtained from optimization on the colour image, wherein the counterpart of the colour image comprises the vein patterns.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein in forming the counterpart of the colour image claim 1 , applying the functional relationship on the colour image is applying a neural network on the colour image.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the functional relationship is formulated using a modelling colour image and a counterpart of the modelling colour image claim 1 , wherein the counterpart of the modelling colour image comprises modelling vein patterns.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the functional relationship obtained from optimization is formulated using an approximate regression comprising a least-squares-error energy function with an optimal weight.5. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein forming the counterpart of the colour image further comprises selecting the functional relationship from a plurality of functional relationships between modelling colour images and counterparts of the modelling colour images.6. The method as claimed in claim 5 , further comprising grouping parts of the counterpart of the colour image.7. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the colour image is represented by a greyscale version.8. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the counterpart of the modelling ...

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Номер записи: 31
16-01-2014 дата публикации

BIOMETRICS AUTHENTICATION APPARATUS, BIOMETRICS AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM, AND BIOMETRICS AUTHENTICATION METHOD

Номер: US20140016833A1
Автор: Higashiura Yasuyuki, Ide Katsumi, Kamata Hideo, Kasugai Kentarou, Minagawa Akitaka
Принадлежит: FUJITSU FRONTECH LIMITED

A biometrics authentication apparatus acquires biometric information by a biometric information acquisition section and acquires first registered information and second registered information by a registered information acquisition section. The biometrics authentication apparatus generates a comparison score from the first registered information and the biometric information, compares the comparison score and a threshold, and outputs an authentication result, by an authentication section. The biometrics authentication apparatus generates a comparison score for each of combinations of two of the biometric information by which success in authentication is obtained, the first registered information, and the second registered information, evaluates the comparison score, and generates an evaluation result, by a comparison evaluation section. When the biometric information may be good second registered information, the biometrics authentication apparatus treats the biometric information as new second registered information by a replacement section. 1. A biometrics authentication apparatus comprising:a biometric information acquisition section which acquires biometric information from a person who is an object of authentication;a registered information acquisition section which acquires first registered information which is the biometric information registered in advance and second registered information which is the biometric information that is used till last authentication and that is registered;an authentication section which generates a comparison score from at least one of the first registered information and the second registered information and the biometric information acquired by the biometric information acquisition section and which authenticates the person who is an object of authentication by comparing the comparison score and a determined threshold;a comparison evaluation section which generates a comparison score for each of combinations of two of the ...

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Номер записи: 32
23-01-2014 дата публикации

SECURE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20140023245A1
Автор: Schwab Barry H.
Принадлежит:

Methods and apparatus are described which provide secure interactive communication of text and image information between a central server computer and one or more client computers located at remote sites for the purpose of storing and retrieving files describing and identifying unique products, services, or individuals. Textual information and image data from one or more of the remote sites are stored separately at the location of the central server computer, with the image data being in compressed form, and with the textual information being included in a relational database with identifiers associated with any related image data. In response to a request from a remote terminal with an authorizing code, the particular information stored in the central computer is downloaded to the requesting terminal for authentication purposes. 1. A method of authenticating the identity of an individual in connection with a transaction , employing a computer network comprising a central computer and one or more remote terminals connected to the central computer by said network , said method comprising:storing in a relational database associated with the central computer, a plurality of files, each storing textual information descriptive of one of a plurality of individuals;storing one or more compressed digital files in said relational database, each file representing the image of one of said individuals;storing at the central computer a database of correspondence between each file representing the image of an individual, said textual information descriptive of the individual represented by said image, and one or more identification codes associated with such individual; andallowing any of the remote terminals to authenticate the identity of an individual in connection with a transaction utilizing such remote terminal, by transmitting a request to the central computer from such remote terminal accompanied by one of said identification codes associated with said individual, to ...

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Номер записи: 33
30-01-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING FOG AT NIGHT

Номер: US20140029790A1
Автор: Aubert Didier, Cord Aurelien, Gallen Romain, Hautiere Nicolas
Принадлежит: INSTITUT FRANCAIS DES ET TECHNOLOGIES DES TRANSPORTS DE L'AMENAGEMENT

A method of detecting the presence of an element (fog, rain, etc. . . . ) disturbing the visibility of a scene illuminated by a headlight () at night. The method comprises: 1. A method of detecting the presence of an element disturbing the visibility of a scene illuminated by at least one light source at night; said element belonging to the group comprising fog , smoke , rain , and snow; the method comprising a step a) in which at least one image of the scene is acquired with the help of a camera , said at least one light source being stationary or swivel-mounted relative to the camera; the method further comprising the following steps:b1) detecting at least one light source forming part of the scene in said at least one image;b2) detecting the presence of a disturbing element as a function of the halo appearing in said at least one image in the vicinity of said light source(s);c) detecting the presence of a disturbing element in said at least one image or in a portion thereof as a function of the backscattering of light emitted by said stationary or swivel-mounted light source(s); andd) weighting the results of the detections performed in steps b2) and c), in such a manner as to output an indication concerning the presence of an element disturbing the visibility of the scene.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in step a) claim 1 , a plurality of images are acquired claim 1 , with the image of the scene being the mean of said plurality of images.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein step b2) includes the following intermediate step:b21) segmenting the image portions corresponding to light sources detected in step b1) in such a manner as to identify the light sources one by one and not grouped together.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein step b2) includes the following intermediate step:for at least one image portion associated with an identified light source in the scene, detecting the presence of a disturbing element by identifying the ...

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Номер записи: 34
30-01-2014 дата публикации

Knee Airbag Module

Номер: US20140029803A1
Автор: Hammarström Jonas, Hedberg Ognjan
Принадлежит: Autoliv Development AB

A driver assistance system () for a motor vehicle comprises an imaging means () for acquiring images from a surrounding of the motor vehicle, and a processing means () adapted to perform image processing of images () recorded by the imaging means () and to detect an oncoming vehicle () by identifying its head lights () as a result of the image processing. The processing means () is adapted to detect, in the recorded images (), a light aura () originating from at least one light source () hidden to the imaging means (), and to use the light aura detection in the oncoming vehicle detection. 1. A driver assistance system for a motor vehicle , comprising an imaging means for acquiring images from a surrounding of the motor vehicle , a processing means for performing image processing of images acquired by the imaging means and for detecting an oncoming vehicle by identifying at least one light source of the oncoming vehicle as a result of the image processing , the processing means is further adapted for detecting , in the acquired images , a light aura originating from the at least one light source in a case in which the at least one light source is hidden from direct visibility by the imaging means , and to use the light aura detection in the detecting an oncoming vehicle.2. The driver assistance system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the processing means is adapted for assigning the light aura to the oncoming vehicle if the light aura fulfills at least one condition.337. The driver assistance system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the at least one condition is that the light aura () has a radial light intensity distribution.4. The driver assistance system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the at least one condition is that the light aura has a light intensity distribution radially decreasing from a center.537. The driver assistance system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein a the at least one condition is that the light aura () approximately has a form of a segment of an ...

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Номер записи: 35
06-02-2014 дата публикации

MOVING OBJECT RECOGNITION SYSTEMS, MOVING OBJECT RECOGNITION PROGRAMS, AND MOVING OBJECT RECOGNITION METHODS

Номер: US20140037138A1
Автор: GOTO Kunihiro, SATO Ikuro, TAMATSU Yukimasa
Принадлежит:

The moving object recognition system includes: a camera that is installed in a vehicle and captures continuous single-view images; a moving object detecting unit that detects a moving object from the images captured by the camera; a relative approach angle estimating unit that estimates the relative approach angle of the moving object detected by the moving object detecting unit with respect to the camera; a collision risk calculating unit that calculates the risk of the moving object colliding with the vehicle, based on the relationship between the relative approach angle and the moving object direction from the camera toward the moving object; and a reporting unit that reports a danger to the driver of the vehicle in accordance with the risk calculated by the collision risk calculating unit. 1. A moving object recognition system comprising:a camera configured to capture a plurality of continuous single-view images, the camera being installed in a vehicle;a moving object detecting unit configured to detect a moving object from the images captured by the camera;a relative approach angle estimating unit configured to estimate a relative approach angle of the moving object detected by the moving object detecting unit with respect to the camera; anda collision risk calculating unit configured to calculate a risk of the moving object colliding with the vehicle, based on a relationship between the relative approach angle and a moving object direction from the camera toward the moving object.2. The moving object recognition system of claim 1 , wherein the collision risk calculating unit makes the risk higher as the difference between the relative approach angle and the moving object direction becomes smaller.3. The moving object recognition system of claim 1 , wherein the collision risk calculating unit sets a danger zone based on the relative approach angle claim 1 , and calculates the risk based on a probability of the moving object existing in the danger zone.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 36
06-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD OF IDENTIFYING AN OBJECT IN A VISUAL SCENE

Номер: US20140037145A1
Автор: SCHAMP Gregory G.
Принадлежит: AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS LABORATORY, INC.

A profile of an object is extracted from an image of a visual scene and a center of the profile is then determined. A measurement vector is determined comprising a plurality of distances to the profile from the center, at a plurality of angles relative to and through the center. The measurement vector is filtered with a central moving average filter, and then compared with at least one stored vector representative of at least one type of reference object, wherein the central moving average filter is responsive to the type of the at least one type of reference object, responsive to which a determination is made as to whether or not the object corresponds to at least one reference object, so as to provide for identifying the object in the visual scene. 1. A method of identifying an object in a visual scene , comprising:a. extracting at least a profile of an object from an image;b. determining a center of said profile;c. determining a measurement vector comprising a plurality of distances from said center to said profile at a plurality of angles relative to and through said center;d. filtering said measurement vector with a central moving average filter;e. comparing said measurement vector with at least one stored vector representative of at least one type of reference object, wherein said central moving average filter is responsive to said type of said at least one type of reference object; andf. determining whether or not said object corresponds to at least one said reference object responsive to the operation of comparing said measurement vector with said at least one stored vector.2. A method of identifying an object in a visual scene as recited in claim 1 , wherein the operation of determining said center of said profile comprises determining a center-of-mass of said profile.3. A method of identifying an object in a visual scene as recited in claim 1 , wherein each distance of said plurality of distances is determined by first radially searching radially outwards ...

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Номер записи: 37
06-02-2014 дата публикации

BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION AND VERIFICATION

Номер: US20140037151A1
Автор: BENINI David
Принадлежит: AWARE, INC.

In real biometric systems, false match rates and false non-match rates of 0% do not exist. There is always some probability that a purported match is false, and that a genuine match is not identified. The performance of biometric systems is often expressed in part in terms of their false match rate and false non-match rate, with the equal error rate being when the two are equal. There is a tradeoff between the FMR and FNMR in biometric systems which can be adjusted by changing a matching threshold. This matching threshold can be automatically, dynamically and/or user adjusted so that a biometric system of interest can achieve a desired FMR and FNMR. 160.-. (canceled)61. A method to set a threshold in a biometric system by using imposter match score data to determine a match threshold score that results in a desired false match rate comprising:creating a database of match scores between all unique impostor biometric sample pairs;creating, using a processor, a cumulative histogram data table that records, for each possible match score outcome, a number of match scores observed greater than the threshold divided by the total number of samples;using the cumulative histogram data table to determine the threshold; andselecting the desired false match rate and determining the threshold that will result in the desired false match rate.62. A method to set a threshold in a biometric system using genuine match score data to automate determination of a match threshold score that results in a desired false non-match rate comprising:creating a database of match scores between all unique genuine biometric sample pairs;creating, using a processor, a cumulative histogram data table that records, for each possible match score outcome, a number of match scores observed greater than the threshold divided by the total number of samples;using the cumulative histogram data table to determine a threshold; andselecting the desired false non-match rate and determining the threshold that will ...

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Номер записи: 38
13-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD OF IDENTIFYING AN OBJECT IN A VISUAL SCENE

Номер: US20140044310A1
Автор: DAVIES Owen A., DEMRO James C., SCHAMP Gregory G.
Принадлежит: AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS LABORATORY, INC.

An image of a visual scene, comprising a plurality of pixels. is acquired and an associated range map is either determined therefrom or separately acquired. Elements of the range map comprise distances from the camera for each pixel of the image. In one aspect, either the image or the range map is processed with a connected-components sieve filter that locates clusters of pixels or elements that are connected to one another along either adjacent rows, columns or diagonally. In another aspect, a cross-range value of range-map element is compared with a down-range-responsive cross-range threshold of a boundary of a collision-possible space and the pixel or element is nulled or ignored if associated with a location that is not in the collision-possible space. The collision-possible space is responsive to an operating condition of a vehicle from which the image is acquired. 1. A method of processing an image of a visual scene , comprising:a. acquiring at least one image of a visual scene, wherein said at least one image comprises a plurality of pixels, and said plurality of pixels are arranged in a first array of pixels comprising a first plurality of rows and a second plurality of columns;b. acquiring or determining a range map comprising at least one distance value associated with at least one pixel of said plurality of pixels, wherein said at least one distance value comprises a measure of distance relative to an associated at least one camera used to acquire said at least one image; andc. processing said at least one pixel of at least one of said at least one image or said range map with a connected-components sieve filter, wherein said connected-components sieve filter is adapted to locate at least one cluster of pixels or elements within at least one of said at least one image or said range map such that said at least one cluster of pixels or elements contains one or more said pixels or elements that are connected to at least one other pixel or element of said ...

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Номер записи: 39
13-02-2014 дата публикации

Spoof Detection for Biometric Authentication

Номер: US20140044318A1
Автор: Derakhshani Reza, Hughlett Casey, Paben Jeremy, Rush Toby, Teply Joel
Принадлежит: EyeVerify LLC

This specification describes technologies relating to biometric authentication based on images of the eye. In general, one aspect of the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in methods that include obtaining images of a subject including a view of an eye. The methods may further include determining a behavioral metric based on detected movement of the eye as the eye appears in a plurality of the images, determining a spatial metric based on a distance from a sensor to a landmark that appears in a plurality of the images each having a different respective focus distance, and determining a reflectance metric based on detected changes in surface glare or specular reflection patterns on a surface of the eye. The methods may further include determining a score based on the behavioral, spatial, and reflectance metrics and rejecting or accepting the one or more images based on the score. 1obtaining two or more images of a subject including a view of an eye, wherein the images collectively include a plurality of focus distances;determining a behavioral metric based on, at least, detected movement of the eye as the eye appears in a plurality of the images, wherein the behavioral metric is a measure of deviation of detected movement and timing from expected movement of the eye;determining a spatial metric based on, at least, a distance from a sensor to a landmark that appears in a plurality of the images each having a different respective focus distance;determining a reflectance metric based on, at least, detected changes in surface glare or specular reflection patterns on a surface of the eye as the eye appears in a plurality of the images, wherein the reflectance metric is a measure of changes in glare or specular reflection patterns on the surface of the eye;determining a score based on, at least, the behavioral, spatial, and reflectance metrics; andrejecting or accepting the two or more images based on the score.. A computer-implemented method ...

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Номер записи: 40
20-02-2014 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for receiving unmanned mail

Номер: US20140050351A1
Автор: Dong Gil NA, Hee Chul BAE, Heon Gyu LEE, Hong Kyu Park, Hoon Jung, Jae Gwan Song, Ji Young Choi, Jin Hyoung Park, Moon Sung Park, Yong Hoon Choi, Young Won Kim
Принадлежит: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute ETRI

Provided is an apparatus for receiving an unmanned mail capable of automatically acquiring the address information even though the user does not directly input the address information. The apparatus acquires address information of an addressee by automatically recognizing the address of the mail when the address is written on the mail, and acquires the address information of the addressee through the paper on which the address is printed or written, identification, and biometric recognition when the address is not written on the mail. The apparatus may acquire the address information of the addressee through a mail sender's voice.

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Номер записи: 41
27-02-2014 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD

Номер: US20140056487A1
Автор: MATSUDA Takahiro, SUZUKI Genta
Принадлежит: FUJITSU LIMITED

An image processing device includes a processor; and a memory which stores a plurality of instructions, which when executed by the processor, cause the processor to execute, acquiring a captured image; extracting first feature data and second feature data of a first user included in the image; calculating a first authentication decision value, which indicates a probability that the first feature data of the first user resembles first feature data of a second user; and authenticating the first user by using the first feature data or both the first feature data and the second feature data according to the first authentication decision value. 1. An image processing device comprising:a processor; anda memory which stores a plurality of instructions, which when executed by the processor, cause the processor to execute,acquiring a captured image;extracting first feature data and second feature data of a first user included in the image;calculating a first authentication decision value, which indicates a probability that the first feature data of the first user resembles first feature data of a second user; andauthenticating the first user by using the first feature data or both the first feature data and the second feature data according to the first authentication decision value.2. The device according to claim 1 ,wherein the first feature data is a color histogram, andwherein the second feature data is a feature vector.3. The device according to claim 1 ,wherein the second user is included in the image; andwherein the calculating is to acquire first feature data, of the second user, that is extracted by the extracting, or to acquire the first feature data of the second user from another image processing device.4. The device according to claim 1 ,wherein if the first authentication decision value is smaller than a prescribed first threshold, the authenticating is to authenticate the first user according to a first similarity that indicates a similarity between the first ...

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Номер записи: 42
27-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS TO RELATE BIOMETRIC SAMPLES TO TARGET FAR AND FRR WITH PREDETERMINED CONFIDENCE LEVELS

Номер: US20140056488A1
Автор: Phoha Vir V.
Принадлежит: Louisiana Tech University Foundation, Inc.

At least two biometric measurements of a person are collected, then a statistical measure based on the measurements is computed. The statistical measure is a bounded estimate of the discriminative power of a test based on the measurements. While the discriminative power is less than a target value, additional biometric measurements are collected. When enough measurements have been collected, a biometric template is constructed from the measurements and stored for use in future identifications. Systems and software to implement similar methods are also described and claimed. 1. A method comprising:collecting a plurality of biometric measurements of a person;computing a statistical measure based on the plurality of biometric measurements;while the statistical measure is less than a target value, collecting a supplemental biometric measurement of the person and updating the statistical measure based on the supplemental biometric measurement; andstoring a biometric template constructed from the plurality of biometric measurements and any supplemental biometric measurements;calculating a number of supplemental measurements likely to be required to achieve target values for false rejection rate (FRR) and false acceptance rate (FAR).2. The method of claim 1 , whereinthe statistical measure comprises an upper bound for an error variance.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:displaying the number of supplemental measurements likely to be required to achieve target values for false rejection rate (FRR) and false acceptance rate (FAR).5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:computing an estimate of a number of supplemental biometric measurements required to complete enrollment; anddisplaying the estimate of a number of supplemental biometric measurements to the person.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the number of supplemental biometric measurements required to complete enrollment is a plurality of supplemental measurements.7. The method of claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 43
06-03-2014 дата публикации

GESTURE RECOGNITION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, DISPLAY INSTRUMENT, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

Номер: US20140062861A1
Автор: YAMASHITA Takayoshi
Принадлежит:

A gesture recognition apparatus for recognizing a gesture of a hand of a user from a moving image in which action of the hand of the user is photographed is provided, the gesture recognition apparatus comprising: a face detector configured to detect a face of the user; a shape identification part configured to identify whether the hand is a right hand or a left hand; and a performer specification part configured to specify a person, who is closest to the identified hand and whose face is located on a right side of the identified hand, as a performer of the gesture when the identified hand is the right hand, and specify a person, who is closest to the identified hand and whose face is located on a left side of the identified hand, as the performer of the gesture when the identified hand is the left hand. 1. A gesture recognition apparatus for recognizing a gesture of a hand of a user from a moving image in which action of the hand of the user is photographed , comprising:a face detector configured to detect a face of the user;a shape identification part configured to identify whether the hand is a right hand or a left hand; anda performer specification part configured to specify a person, who is closest to the identified hand and whose face is located on a right side of the identified hand, as a performer of the gesture when the identified hand is the right hand, and specify a person, who is closest to the identified hand and whose face is located on a left side of the identified hand, as the performer of the gesture when the identified hand is the left hand.2. The gesture recognition apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the hand has a shape in which all fingers are stretched claim 1 , andthe shape identification part is configured to identify that the hand is the right hand when a thumb of the hand is located in a right end portion of the hand, and identify that the hand is the left hand when the thumb of the hand is located in a left end portion of the hand.3. ...

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Номер записи: 44
06-03-2014 дата публикации

IMAGE GENERATION DEVICE

Номер: US20140063197A1
Автор: Kadowaki Jun, Miura Kenji, Takeda Shoko, Watanabe Kazuya, Yamamoto Kinji
Принадлежит: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An image generation device that enhances visual recognizability between a recognized 3D (three-dimensional) object and a substitute image synthesized in an area of a 3D object image which is a photographed image of the 3D object includes an image synthesis section that recognizes a 3D object present in the peripheral area of a vehicle and outputs 3D object attribute information indicative of attributes of this 3D object, determines a 3D object image area as an image area of the 3D object in the photographed image based on position information included in the 3D object attribute information, outputs at least one of a substitute image of the 3D object applied with a color based on the color information and a substitute image of the 3D object under a specified directional posture of the 3D object specified based on type information and directional posture information and generates a bird's-eye view image with a substitution image in which the substitution image outputted from a substitution image output section is synthesized at the position of the 3D object image area. 1. An image generation device configured to output , as a displaying image , a bird's-eye view image generated by projection transformation at an upper virtual viewpoint of a photographed image obtained by an in-vehicle camera for photographing a peripheral area of a vehicle , the image generation device comprising:a 3D object recognition section for recognizing a 3D object present in the peripheral area and outputting 3D object attribute information representing attribute of the 3D object;a 3D object image area determination section for determining a 3D object image area which is an image area of the 3D object in the photographed image based on position information included in the 3D object attribute information;a substitute image output section for outputting at least one of a substitute image of the 3D object colored with a color based on color information included in the 3D object attribute ...

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Номер записи: 45
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Approaching-object detector, approaching object detecting method, and recording medium storing its program

Номер: US20140064562A1
Автор: Masami Mizutani
Принадлежит: Fujitsu Ltd

An approaching-object detector for detecting an object approaching an own vehicle includes: a memory; and a processor configured to perform a process, the process including extracting a plurality of corresponding feature points from chronologically captured images, which are obtained by capturing the object using an imaging device provided for the own device, detecting a behavior among the captured images in regard to each of the plurality of feature points, determining whether or not the behavior is random in regard to each of the plurality of feature points, and determining whether or not the object is approaching the own vehicle based on a behavior of a feature point whose behavior is determined to be not random among the plurality of feature points, and outputting a result of the determination.

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Номер записи: 46
06-03-2014 дата публикации

USING PHOTOGRAPHS TO MANAGE GROUPS

Номер: US20140064572A1
Автор: Brown Kevin, Panzer John R.
Принадлежит: GOOGLE INC.

In one implementation, a computer-implemented method includes receiving, at a computer system, an electronic photograph; and identifying, by the computer system, a plurality of users of depicted in the electronic photograph. The computer-implemented method can also include designating a group of users based on the identified plurality of users; and providing information regarding the designated group of users to one or more computing devices associated with one or more of the plurality of users. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:receiving, at a computer system, an electronic photograph;identifying, by the computer system analyzing the electronic photograph, a plurality of users depicted in the electronic photograph;designating a group of users based on the identified plurality of users; andproviding information regarding the designated group of users to one or more computing devices associated with one or more of the plurality of users.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the designated group of users includes the plurality of users.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein the electronic photograph is received from a computing device that is associated with a first user; andwherein the group of users is designated to additionally include the first user based on the electronic photograph having been received from the computing device that is associated with the first user.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the provided information indicates that the group of users has been designated and requests authorization from the one or more of the plurality of users for the one or more of the plurality of users to be included in the group of users.5. The computer-implemented method of claim 4 , further comprising:receiving authorization from the one or more of the plurality of users to be included in the group of users; andadding the one or more of the plurality of users to the group of users in response to ...

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Номер записи: 47
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Compact biometric acquisition system and method

Номер: US20140064574A1
Автор: Hector T. Hoyos, Keith J. Hanna
Принадлежит: EyeLock Inc

A method of determining the identity of a subject while the subject is walking or being transported in an essentially straight direction is disclosed, the two dimensional profile of the subject walking or being transported along forming a three dimensional swept volume, without requiring the subject to change direction to avoid any part of the system, comprising acquiring data related to one or more biometrics of the subject with the camera(s), processing the acquired biometrics data, and determining if the acquired biometric data match corresponding biometric data stored in the system, positioning camera(s) and strobed or scanned infrared illuminator(s) above, next to, or below the swept volume. A system for carrying out the method is also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 48
13-03-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING A POSSIBLE COLLISION OBJECT

Номер: US20140072176A1
Автор: ORECHER Sebastian
Принадлежит: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft

An imaging unit is arranged in a motor vehicle. The imaging unit is designed for providing, as a function of an image acquired by it, a digital source image of a predefined image size. A first intermediate image of a predefined first intermediate image size is generated by reducing a resolution of the source image for the sake of reducing pixels. Furthermore, a second intermediate image of the predefined image size is generated such that it comprises the first intermediate image. The second intermediate image is analyzed by a predefined detector in order to examine whether an object of a predefined object category is situated in the second intermediate image, the detector being designed for analyzing a predefined image detail and for detecting an object of a predefined object category of a predefined object size range. 1. A method for detecting a potential collision object in an image , the method comprising the acts of:acquiring, by an imaging unit arranged in a motor vehicle, the image;providing, by the imaging unit, a digital source image of a predefined image size as a function of the acquired image;generating a first intermediate image of a predefined first intermediate image size by reducing a resolution of the digital source image in a sense of reducing pixels;generating a second intermediate image of the predefined image size, the generated second intermediate image comprising the first intermediate image;analyzing, via a detector, the second intermediate image to determine whether an object of a predefined object category is located in the second intermediate image, wherein the detector analyzes a predefined image detail and detects the object of the predefined object category of a predefined object size range.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the act of:when the object is detected in the second intermediate image, classifying the object as a potential collision object as a function of a distance of the motor vehicle from the object ...

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Номер записи: 49
20-03-2014 дата публикации

Driver Assisting System and Method for a Motor Vehicle

Номер: US20140078291A1
Автор: Hammarström Jonas, Hedberg Ognjan
Принадлежит: Autoliv Development AB

A driver assisting system () for a motor vehicle () comprises an imaging means () adapted to acquire images from a surrounding of the motor vehicle (), a processing means () adapted to apply image processing to images acquired by the imaging means (), and a driver assisting means () controlled by the processing means () to provide information to the driver based on a result of the image processing. The processing means () is adapted to detect from the image processing a periodically blinking warning light (), and to control the driver assisting means () in order to inform and/or alert the driver in case a periodically blinking warning light () is detected. 1102011201411181414221822. A driver assisting system () for a motor vehicle () , comprising an imaging means () adapted to acquire images from a surrounding of the motor vehicle () , a processing means () adapted to apply image processing to the images acquired by the imaging means () , and a driver assisting means () controlled by the processing means () for providing information to the driver based on a result of the image processing , the processing means () further is adapted to detect from the image processing a periodically blinking warning light () , and to control the driver assisting means () in order to inform or alert the driver in case the periodically blinking warning light () is detected.21422. The driver assisting system as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising wherein the processing means () is further adapted to determine the blinking frequency of the warning light ().314. The driver assisting system as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising wherein the processing means () is adapted to verify that the determined blinking frequency corresponds to at least one pre-defined blinking frequency.41422. The driver assisting system as claimed in further comprising wherein the processing means () is further adapted to determine the color of the warning light ().514. The driver assisting system as ...

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Номер записи: 50
27-03-2014 дата публикации

DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME

Номер: US20140085460A1
Автор: KIM HyunJu, Kim Sungeun, LEE Jinhee, Park Jinyung
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A display apparatus and a method for operating the same are disclosed. The method for operating a display apparatus includes acquiring biometric information about a user through a camera or a sensor unit, comparing the acquired biometric information with pre-stored authentication information, and switching the display apparatus to a first mode, if the acquired biometric information does not match with the pre-stored authentication information, the first mode restricting access to content predetermined from total content. 1. A method for operating a display apparatus , comprising:acquiring biometric information about a user through a camera or a sensor unit;comparing the acquired biometric information with pre-stored authentication information; andswitching the display apparatus to a first mode, if the acquired biometric information does not match with the pre-stored authentication information, the first mode restricting access to content predetermined from total content.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising releasing initial screen locking.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined content is switched to a hidden or locked state in the first mode.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein a notification message related to the content in the hidden state is not output in the first mode.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the biometric information is information about at least one of a face claim 1 , a fingerprint claim 1 , an iris claim 1 , a cornea claim 1 , or body temperature.6. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:sensing a grip or movement of the display apparatus; andactivating a biometric recognition function.7. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising switching the display apparatus to the first mode claim 1 , upon sensing touch at or approach to a specific position of the display apparatus or upon sensing movement of the display apparatus in a predetermined pattern.8. The method ...

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Номер записи: 51
27-03-2014 дата публикации

VISION SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20140085476A1
Автор: TOYOFUKU Kunihiko
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A vision support apparatus of the invention includes a first obstacle detecting part configured to detect an obstacle near a vehicle with a visible light image; a second obstacle detecting part configured to detect the obstacle using an infrared light image, a detection status determining part configured to determine whether it is difficult or impossible for the first obstacle detecting part to detect the obstacle; and an obstacle information providing part configured to provide a driver of the vehicle with information about the obstacle detected by the second obstacle detecting part, if it is determined by the detection status determining part that it is difficult or impossible for the first obstacle detecting part to detect the obstacle, thereby informing the driver of the existence of the obstacle when it is difficult for the driver to visually perceive the obstacle because of insufficient reflection of the visible light from the obstacle. 1. A vision support apparatus for a vehicle , comprising:a first obstacle detecting part configured to detect an obstacle near a vehicle with a visible light image;a second obstacle detecting part configured to detect the obstacle by a means other than the visible light image;a detection status determining part configured to determine whether it is difficult or impossible for the first obstacle detecting part to detect the obstacle;an obstacle information providing part configured to provide a driver of the vehicle with information about the obstacle detected by the second obstacle detecting part, if it is determined by the detection status determining part that it is difficult or impossible for the first obstacle detecting part to detect the obstacle; anda light direction changing part configured to change an illumination direction of a vehicle-mounted lighting device such that the changed illumination direction includes a direction in which the obstacle exists, if the obstacle is detected by the second obstacle detecting part ...

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Номер записи: 52
03-04-2014 дата публикации

Collison Warning System

Номер: US20140093132A1
Автор: Dagan Erez, Mano Ofer, Shashua Amnon, Stein Gideon
Принадлежит: MOBILEYE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.

A method of estimating a time to collision (TTC) of a vehicle with an object comprising: acquiring a plurality of images of the object; and determining a TTC from the images that is responsive to a relative velocity and relative acceleration between the vehicle and the object. 116.-. (canceled)17. A system for providing an indication of a possible collision between a vehicle and an object , the system comprising: receive a plurality of images from an image capture device;', 'use the plurality of images to determine at least one collision parameter based on an indicator of a relative acceleration between the vehicle and the object;', 'compare the at least one collision parameter with a predetermined threshold; and', 'cause a response in the system if the comparison between the at least one collision parameter and the predetermined threshold indicates of a possible collision between the vehicle and the object., 'at least one processing device configured to18. The system of claim 17 , further comprising the image capture device configured to acquire image data at predetermined time intervals to provide the plurality of images.19. The system of claim 17 , wherein the at least one collision parameter includes at least one value indicative of a time to collision (TTC).20. The system of claim 19 , wherein the at least one value indicative of a time to collision is determined based on analysis of the plurality of images claim 19 , the analysis including determining a ratio between respective dimensions of a feature of the object in different images of the plurality of images.21. The system of claim 19 , wherein the at least one value indicative of a time to collision is determined based on a time derivative of a momentary TTC claim 19 , wherein the momentary TTC assumes the relative acceleration between the vehicle and the object is zero.22. The system of claim 19 , wherein the at least one value indicative of a time to collision is determined based on a relative scale of ...

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Номер записи: 53
10-04-2014 дата публикации

MOVING CONTROL DEVICE AND AUTONOMOUS MOBILE PLATFORM WITH THE SAME

Номер: US20140098218A1
Автор: HAN Meng-Ju, KUO Ching-Yi, WU Cheng-Hua
Принадлежит:

A moving control device is provided, including a filtering element, an image capturing unit, a calculating unit, and a light-emitting element that emits a structured light with a predetermined wavelength. The filtering element allows the structured light to pass therethrough while filtering out without the predetermined wavelength. The filtering element is provided in a portion at a front end of the image capturing unit, such that an external image retrieved by the image capturing unit includes a first region generated as a result of the light intersecting the filtering element and a second region generated as a result of the light not intersecting the filtering element. The calculating unit performs image recognition on the first and second regions of the external image to generate identification results to allow controlling movement of an autonomous mobile platform based on the identification results. 1. A moving control device applicable to an autonomous mobile platform , comprising:a light-emitting element for emitting a structured light with a predetermined wavelength;a filtering element for allowing the structured light with the predetermined wavelength to pass therethrough while filtering out lights without the predetermined wavelength;an image capturing unit for retrieving an external image, wherein the filtering element is provided in a portion at a front end of the image capturing unit, such that the external image retrieved by the image capturing unit includes a first region generated as a result of ambient light intersecting the filtering element, and a second region generated as a result of ambient light not intersecting the filtering element; anda calculating unit for performing image recognition on the first region and the second region of the external image to generate a first identification result and a second identification result, respectively, to allow controlling movement of the autonomous mobile platform based on the first identification result ...

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Номер записи: 54
02-01-2020 дата публикации

OPERATION APTITUDE JUDGMENT DEVICE AND OPERATION APTITUDE JUDGMENT METHOD

Номер: US20200000391A1
Автор: HATO Jumpei
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

An operation aptitude judgment device includes a perception difficulty space detection unit that detects a perception difficulty space in which a perception object as an object that the user should perceive when the user performs a planned operation is difficult for the user to perceive based on vicinal object information acquired from a vicinal object detection device that detects a vicinal object existing in a vicinity of the user; a user perception movement detection unit that detects a user perception movement, as a movement of the user when the user tries to perceive the perception object, based on user movement information acquired from a user movement detection device that detects a movement of the user; and an operation aptitude level calculation unit that calculates the operation aptitude level of the user based on the perception difficulty space and the user perception movement. 115-. (canceled)16. An operation aptitude judgment device that judges an operation aptitude level indicating in how suitable condition a user is to perform a planned operation that should be carried out , the operation aptitude judgment device comprising:a perception difficulty space detection unit to detect perception difficulty space in which a perception object as an object that the user should perceive when the user performs the planned operation is difficult for the user to perceive based on vicinal object information acquired from a vicinal object detection device that detects a vicinal object existing in a vicinity of the user, and importance of the perception difficulty space;a user perception movement detection unit to detect a user perception movement, as a movement of the user when the user tries to perceive the perception object, a counter-obstruction perception movement as a user perception movement when the user tries to perceive a potential perception object as a perception object that can exist in the perception difficulty space, and a level of the counter- ...

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Номер записи: 55
06-01-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR SECURING A STARTING MOVEMENT OF A SEMI-AUTOMATED OR FULLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE

Номер: US20220001856A1
Автор: Schmid Roland
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A method for securing a starting movement of a semi-automated or fully automated vehicle, the vehicle including at least one imaging sensor, which is configured to capture images of a close-up range of the vehicle. A recognition of objects in the close-up range of the vehicle is carried out. A starting movement of the vehicle is prevented if an object has been recognized. 114-. (canceled)15. A method for securing a starting movement of a semi-automated or fully automated vehicle , the vehicle including at least one imaging sensor , the imaging sensor including a near-field camera which is configured to capture images of a close-up range of the vehicle , the method comprising the following steps: a) capturing an instantaneous image of the close-up range of the vehicle using the imaging sensor and recognizing objects located in the close-up range of the vehicle by comparing the instantaneous image with a previously stored comparison image, an at risk object in the close-up range being deduced when the comparison indicates that a structure of the comparison image is not completely visible, but is covered in parts by an object, and/or', 'b) temporally successively capturing at least two instantaneous images using the imaging sensor and recognizing moving objects in the close-up range of the vehicle by comparing the temporally successively captured images and evaluating optical flow or another differential method, and/or', 'c) changing a spatial position of the imaging sensor and capturing at least two images at respectively different spatial positions of the imaging sensor and recognizing objects in the close-up range of the vehicle by analyzing changes, by using a structure-from-motion analysis, of the images captured at the different positions of the imaging sensor; and, 'carrying out a recognition of objects in the close-up range of the vehicle prior to a starting movement of the vehicle when the vehicle is stationary by carrying out a combination of at least two of ...

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Номер записи: 56
06-01-2022 дата публикации

CONSTRUCTION MACHINE AND SUPPORT SYSTEM

Номер: US20220002978A1
Автор: KUROSAWA Ryota
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A construction machine includes processing circuitry and a transmitter. The processing circuitry is configured to obtain information on a work area in an area surrounding the construction machine. The transmitter is configured to transmit the information obtained by the processing circuitry to another construction machine in the area surrounding the construction machine. 1. A construction machine comprising:processing circuitry configured to obtain information on a work area in an area surrounding the construction machine; anda transmitter configured to transmit the information obtained by the processing circuitry to another construction machine in the area surrounding the construction machine.2. The construction machine as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:a camera configured to capture an image of the work area in the area surrounding the construction machine,wherein the information on the work area obtained by the processing circuitry includes a determination result of a predetermined determination as to the work area made based on the image captured by the camera.3. The construction machine as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the predetermined determination includes a determination as to whether there is an object in the work area.4. The construction machine as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the information on the work area obtained by the processing circuitry includes information on a construction area of the work area.5. The construction machine as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:a receiver configured to receive information on the work area from a predetermined apparatus positioned in the area surrounding the construction machine.6. The construction machine as claimed in claim 5 , whereinthe predetermined apparatus includes a stationary apparatus including a stationary camera configured to capture an image of the work area, andthe receiver is configured to receive the image captured by the stationary camera or information on the work area based on the ...

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Номер записи: 57
06-01-2022 дата публикации

Map information system

Номер: US20220003558A1
Автор: Keisuke Hokai, Nobuhide Kamata, Yusuke Hayashi
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

A map information system includes a database management device configured to manage a map database used for vehicle driving support control. The map database includes road marking map information that indicates a position of a specific road marking including at least one of a stop line and a pedestrian crossing. The database management device is further configured to: detect a road marking candidate being a candidate for the specific road marking around a vehicle; recognize vehicle behavior of at least one of the vehicle and another vehicle in a period when passing the road marking candidate; determine, based on the vehicle behavior, an evaluation value that indicates certainty of the road marking candidate being the specific road marking; and register the road marking candidate having the evaluation value equal to or higher than a threshold, as the specific road marking, in the road marking map information.

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Номер записи: 58
07-01-2021 дата публикации

LINE-OF-SIGHT GUIDANCE DEVICE

Номер: US20210001723A1
Автор: IWABUCHI Satoshi, NISHIYORI Rena, SHIMBO Toshiyasu
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

A line-of-sight guidance device includes a vehicle peripheral state acquisition unit configured to acquire information on a peripheral state of a vehicle; a line-of-sight acquisition unit configured to acquire information on line of sight of the driver driving the vehicle; and a display control unit configured to control two or more display units included in a predetermined visual field in association with the line of sight among a plurality of display units mounted on the vehicle, to display a line-of-sight guidance display that is a display for guiding the line of sight of the driver from a first attention target indicated by the line of sight to a second attention target associated with the peripheral state of the vehicle. The first target is an attention target actually watched by the driver. The second attention target is an attention target to be watched by the driver. 1. A line-of-sight guidance device comprising:a processor to execute a program; anda memory to store the program which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to perform processes ofacquiring information on a peripheral state of a vehicle;acquiring information on line of sight of the driver driving the vehicle; andcontrolling two or more display units included in a predetermined visual field in association with the line of sight among a plurality of display units mounted on the vehicle, to display a line-of-sight guidance display that is a display for guiding the line of sight of the driver from a first attention target indicated by the line of sight to a second attention target associated with the peripheral state of the vehicle, the first target being an attention target actually watched by the driver, the second attention target being an attention target to be watched by the driver, whereinthe processes performed by the processor further includecontrolling the two or more display units to display the line-of-sight guidance display in cooperation with each other.2. (canceled)3. ( ...

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Номер записи: 59
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Motor Vehicle Artificial Intelligence Expert System Dangerous Driving Warning And Control System And Method

Номер: US20210001772A1
Автор: Pedersen Robert D.
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Specifically programmed, integrated motor vehicle dangerous driving warning and control system and methods comprising at least one specialized communication computer machine including electronic artificial intelligence expert system decision making capability further comprising one or more motor vehicle electronic sensors for monitoring the motor vehicle and for monitoring activities of the driver and/or passengers including activities related to the use of cellular telephones and/or other wireless communication devices and further comprising electronic communications transceiver assemblies for communications with external sensor networks for monitoring dangerous driving situations, weather conditions, roadway conditions, pedestrian congestion and motor vehicle traffic congestion conditions to derive warning and/or control signals for warning the driver of dangerous driving situations and/or for controlling the motor vehicle driver use of a cellular telephone and/or other wireless communication devices. 1. An artificial intelligence motor vehicle danger driving warning and control system comprising;a. an electronic, specifically programmed, specialized device control communication computer machine including expert system decision making capability;b. integration of said artificial intelligence motor vehicle danger driving warning and control system with a motor vehicle information processing and display system;c. monitoring said motor vehicle and a driver of said vehicle and/or a vehicle passenger with electronic sensors including monitoring said driver with a vehicle camera sensor and image analysis software wherein said vehicle camera sensor is positioned in front of said driver and provides input to said artificial intelligence motor vehicle danger driving warning and control system;d. monitoring with a lane tracking sensor said motor vehicle lane violations and swerving or excessive lane changing wherein said lane tracking sensor provides input to said ...

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Номер записи: 60
07-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR STITCHING IMAGE DATA CAPTURED BY MULTIPLE VEHICULAR CAMERAS

Номер: US20210001775A1
Автор: Faraji Hilda, Gupta Nikhil, Pflug Goerg, RATHI Ghanshyam, Schaffner Michael, Traub Christian
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A method for stitching image data captured by multiple vehicular cameras includes equipping a vehicle with a vehicular vision system having a control and a plurality of cameras disposed at the vehicle so as to have respective fields of view exterior the vehicle. Image data captured by first and second cameras of the plurality of cameras is processed to detect and track an object present in and moving within an overlapping portion of the fields of view of the first and second cameras. Image data captured by the first and second cameras is stitched, via processing provided captured image data, to form stitched images. Stitching of captured image data is adjusted responsive to determination of a difference between a feature of a detected and tracked object as captured by the first camera and the feature of the detected and tracked object as captured by the second camera. 1. A method for stitching image data captured by multiple vehicular cameras , the method comprising:equipping a vehicle with a vehicular vision system comprising a control and a plurality of cameras disposed at the vehicle so as to have respective fields of view exterior the vehicle;wherein the control comprises a data processor;wherein the plurality of cameras comprises (i) a rear camera disposed at a rear portion of the vehicle and having a field of view at least rearward of the vehicle, (ii) a left-side camera disposed at a left side portion of the vehicle and having a field of view at least sideward of the vehicle, (iii) a right-side camera disposed at a right side portion of the vehicle and having a field of view at least sideward of the vehicle and (iv) a front camera disposed at a front portion of the vehicle and having a field of view at least forward of the vehicle;wherein the field of view of the left-side camera partially overlaps the field of view of the front camera and partially overlaps the field of view of the rear camera;wherein the field of view of the right-side camera partially ...

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Номер записи: 61
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Parking Assistance Device And Parking Assistance Method

Номер: US20170001563A1
Автор: Fukushima Yoshitake
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A parking assistance device includes: imaging means mounted on a vehicle to image a periphery of the vehicle; a coil for a vehicle installed on a bottom surface of the vehicle; a displaying means that displays an image; and a controlling means that performs a display control on the displaying means. The controlling means stores a parking initial image, simultaneously showing a power transmission coil installed on a road surface in a parking space and ground marks provided at a predetermined distance from the power transmission coil, displays the power transmission coil on the displaying means with reference to the ground marks imaged by the imaging means and the parking initial image when a distance between the vehicle and a target parking position falls below a predetermined value, and superposes and displays an image indicating the coil for a vehicle on the displaying means. 1. A parking assistance device comprising:an image sensor mounted on a vehicle to image a periphery of the vehicle;a coil for a vehicle installed on a bottom surface of the vehicle;a display configured to display an image imaged by the image sensor; anda control circuit configured to perform a display control on the display,wherein the control circuit stores a parking initial image imaged by the image sensor and simultaneously showing a power transmission coil installed on a road surface in a parking space and a ground mark provided at a predetermined distance from the power transmission coil, and estimates a position of the power transmission coil according to a parking final image indicating the ground mark imaged by the image sensor and the parking initial image when a distance between the vehicle and a target parking position falls below a predetermined value and the power transmission coil disappears from the image sensor, and displays an image showing the power transmission coil on the display according to the estimated position of the power transmission coil, and superposes and displays ...

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Номер записи: 62
05-01-2017 дата публикации

VEHICLE ON BOARD SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE DETECTION OF OBJECTS IN AN ENVIRONMENT SURROUNDING A VEHICLE

Номер: US20170001564A1
Автор: BOLLEA Denis, LINI Gabriele, Pasteris Paolo, PATANDER Marco, ZANI Paolo
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A system for detection of objects in an environment surrounding the vehicle including: at least one image capture device arranged for acquiring images representative of a region of observation in the environment surrounding the vehicle; a map of a road network; and a device for positioning the vehicle within the road network. A predetermined number of road segments of the road network downstream of the determined position of the vehicle and the attributes associated therewith constitute an electronic horizon of the vehicle. An electronic processing unit is connected to the image capture device and arranged for selecting an area of the image acquired by the image capture device as a function of the electronic horizon of the vehicle. The selected area being representative of a region of interest of the region of observation. The electronic processing unit is arranged for detecting predetermined elements of interest within the region of interest. 1. A vehicle onboard system for detecting objects in an environment surrounding the vehicle , including:image capture mechanism arranged for the acquisition of images representative of a region of observation around the vehicle;storage mechanism for storing a map of a road network, said map comprising attributes associated with road segments of the said road network, said attributes including geometrical data indicative of the real road;vehicle positioning device, designed to determine a position of the vehicle within said road network; andelectronic processor connected to the said image capture mechanism, designed to detect predetermined elements of interest in said images representative of a region of observation around a vehicle,in which a predetermined number of road segments of the road network downstream of the determined position of the vehicle, and the attributes associated therewith constitute an electronic horizon of the vehicle,wherein said electronic processor selects at least one image area of said image ...

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Номер записи: 63
05-01-2017 дата публикации

CAMERA APPARATUS AND IN-VEHICLE SYSTEM

Номер: US20170001565A1
Автор: FURUTAKE Yasuki, NAKANO Toshihisa, Takama Daisuke
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In a camera apparatus, a camera module has a predetermined field of view, and is configured to capture an image in front of the vehicle via a predetermined wiping area of the windshield of the vehicle. In the camera module, a lens unit includes a plurality of lenses. A barrel is configured to house the lens unit. An imager has an imaging surface, and is arranged with respect to the lens unit such that light passing through the plurality of lenses of the lens unit forms an image on the imaging surface. The imager includes at least part of an exposure controller that controls an exposure of the imaging surface. The imaging surface is concavely curved 1. A camera apparatus installable to a vehicle that includes a windshield and an electronic device installed thereto , the camera apparatus comprising:a camera module having a predetermined field of view and configured to capture an image in front of the vehicle via a predetermined wiping area of the windshield of the vehicle;a first processing unit configured to perform, based on the image captured by the camera module, at least part of a recognition task that recognizes situations in front of the vehicle;a second processing unit configured to perform, based on a result of the recognition task performed by the first processing unit, at least part of a vehicle control task, a lane departure warning task for determining whether there is an unintentional departure of the vehicle from a lane on which the vehicle is running;', 'a headlight control task for controlling a headlight of the vehicle; and', 'a task for preventing front collisions of the vehicle;, 'the vehicle control task including at least two ofa communication interface that enables the first and second processing units to communicate with the electronic device installed in the vehicle;a power source that supplies electrical power to the camera module, the first processing unit, and the second processing unit;a housing configured to house at least part of at ...

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Номер записи: 64
07-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR SECURING THE PARKING OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20210001836A1
Автор: Hurwic Aleksander, Witte Lennart
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A system for securing the parking of an automobile vehicle parked on a parking area (Z), the vehicle including two steering wheels, and a actuator to modify the orientation of the steering wheels without the action of the driver, the system including a control unit (UC), a system for detecting a parked state of the automobile vehicle, a sensor for detecting the slope of the parking area, sensor for determining the orientation of the steering wheels with respect to the axis of the vehicle, the control unit (UC) being configured to determine the orientation of the steering wheels to put the vehicle in a decreased danger configuration in case of an unwanted movement of the vehicle, and to sending an instruction to the actuator to orientate the steering wheels according to the orientation determined by the control unit (UC). 111.-. (canceled)12. A securing system for securing the parking of an automobile vehicle parked on a parking area , said vehicle extending along an axis , the vehicle including at least one axle ensuring the steering of the automobile vehicle , the wheels equipping said axle being designated as “steering wheels” , and at least one actuator configured to modify the orientation of the steering wheels without the action of the driver , the system includinga control unit,at least one sensor for detecting a parked state of the automobile vehicle,at least one sensor for detecting the slope of the parking area,at least one sensor for determining the orientation of the steering wheels with respect to the axis of the vehicle,at least one sensor for determining the configuration of elements constituting the parking area, at least one sorting device for excluding elements not capable of forming a safe obstacle for the vehicle and at least one device for selecting from said remaining elements, at least one element capable of forming a safe obstacle for the vehicle,the control unit including at least one sensor for determining an orientation of the steering ...

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Номер записи: 65
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Obstacle Avoidance Method and Apparatus for Autonomous Driving Vehicle

Номер: US20210001841A1
Автор: CHENG LIE, Li Wenbo, SHEN Donghui, Wang Yue, Xue Jingjing, YU GAO
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An obstacle avoidance method and apparatus for an autonomous driving vehicle is provided. The method includes: in response to determining that there is an obstacle in a preset driving path, sending obstacle information to a preset terminal device so that the preset terminal device displays the obstacle information in a display page thereof, the obstacle information including an image of the obstacle and location information; receiving obstacle category information sent by the preset terminal device and inputted according to the displayed obstacle information; and determining an obstacle avoidance instruction for the autonomous driving vehicle according to the obstacle category indicated by the category information. 1. An obstacle avoidance method for an autonomous driving vehicle , comprising:in response to determining that there is an obstacle in a preset travel path, transmitting obstacle information to a preset terminal device so that the preset terminal device displays the obstacle information on a display page of the preset terminal device, the obstacle information including an image of the obstacle and position information;receiving category information of the obstacle transmitted by the preset terminal device and inputted according to the displayed obstacle information, wherein the category information is used to indicate a category of the obstacle; anddetermining an obstacle avoidance instruction of the autonomous driving vehicle according to the category of the obstacle indicated by the category information.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the transmitting obstacle information to a preset terminal device in response to determining that there is an obstacle in a preset travel path so that the preset smart terminal device displays the obstacle information in a display page of the preset terminal comprises:in response to determining that there is the obstacle in the preset travel path, determining reference category information of the obstacle ...

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Номер записи: 66
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Neural network with lane aggregation for lane selection prediction of moving objects during autonomous driving

Номер: US20210001843A1
Автор: Hongyi Sun, Jiacheng Pan, Jinghao Miao, Kecheng XU, Yajia ZHANG
Принадлежит: Baidu USA LLC

In one embodiment, an autonomous driving system of an ADV perceives a driving environment surrounding the ADV based on sensor data obtained from various sensors, including detecting one or more lanes and at least a moving obstacle or moving object. For each of the lanes identified, an NN lane feature encoder is applied to the lane information of the lane to extract a set of lane features. For a given moving obstacle, an NN obstacle feature encoder is applied to the obstacle information of the obstacle to extract a set of obstacle features. Thereafter, a lane selection predictive model is applied to the lane features of each lane and the obstacle features of the moving obstacle to predict which of the lanes the moving obstacle intends to select.

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Номер записи: 67
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Machine Safety Dome

Номер: US20160001701A1
Автор: Di Federico Ivan, Finardi Nicola, Longhi Aldo, Pagliani Daniele
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A site-aware controller and various sensors determine if objects are located within a safety dome surrounding a machine such as a construction vehicle. The site-aware controller compares data from the various sensors to determine if the machine or independently moveable implements located on the machine are capable of impacting objects within the safety dome and/or travel of the machine into restricted areas. Detection of objects within the safety dome can trigger alerts (e.g., visual and/or audible) to an operator of the machine of a particular situation. Detection of objects within the safety dome can also prevent further movement of the machine or independently moveable implements located on the machine to prevent impacting the objects. The system can also prevent movement of the machine into restricted areas. 1. A method comprising:determining a volume surrounding a machine based on the machine and an independently movable implement attached to the machine;determining whether an obstacle is located within the volume;generating an indication based on the obstacle being located within the volume; andoutputting the indication to a user.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining a volume surrounding a machine further comprises:determining a velocity of the machine,wherein the volume surrounding the machine is further based on the velocity of the machine.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining a volume surrounding a machine further comprises:determining a velocity of the independently movable implement attached to the machine,wherein the volume surrounding the machine is further based on the velocity of the independently movable implement attached to the machine.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the obstacle is one of a fixed obstruction claim 1 , a moveable obstruction claim 1 , a person claim 1 , or an area to be avoided.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining that an interaction with the obstacle will occur based on one of a ...

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Номер записи: 68
06-01-2022 дата публикации

PROCESSING DEVICE, PROCESSING METHOD, AND MEDIUM

Номер: US20220004193A1
Автор: MURAHASHI Yoshimitsu, OI Akinori, SAIKYO Marina, TAMAKI Takeshi, Yoshida Takahiro
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A processing device acquires map data that has road information, acquires detection results detected by one or more detectors that detects surroundings of a first mobile object, and cross-checks a position of a second mobile object included in the detection results with the road information of the map data to determine whether or not the position of the second mobile object is included in a region indicating a road of the road information. 1. A processing device comprising:a memory that stores instructions, andone or more processors that execute the instructions to:acquire map data that has road information,acquire detection results detected by one or more detectors that detects surroundings of a first mobile object, andcross-check a position of a second mobile object included in the detection results with the road information of the map data to determine whether or not the position of the second mobile object is included in a region indicating a road of the road information.2. The processing device according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more processors that execute the instructions to: determine whether or not a chronological trajectory of the position of the second mobile object is included in the region indicating the road and follows a shape of the road.3. The processing device according to claim 1 , wherein the second mobile object is a mobile object that is moving toward the first mobile object in a direction opposite to a traveling direction of the first mobile object.4. The processing device according to claim 1 , control a speed and steering of the first mobile object to perform automated driving,', 'continue first mode automated driving in a case in which it is determined that the position of the second mobile object is included in the region indicating the road of the road information when the first mode automated driving is performed, and', 'do not continue the first mode automated driving in a case in which it is determined that the position of the ...

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Номер записи: 69
07-01-2021 дата публикации

VEHICULAR IN-CABIN FACIAL TRACKING USING MACHINE LEARNING

Номер: US20210001862A1
Автор: el Kaliouby Rana, Mohamed Mohamed Ezzeldin Abdelmonem Ahmed, Senechal Thibaud, Turcot Panu James
Принадлежит: AFFECTIVA, INC.

Vehicular in-cabin facial tracking is performed using machine learning. In-cabin sensor data of a vehicle interior is collected. The in-cabin sensor data includes images of the vehicle interior. A set of seating locations for the vehicle interior is determined. The set is based on the images. The set of seating locations is scanned for performing facial detection for each of the seating locations using a facial detection model. A view of a detected face is manipulated. The manipulation is based on a geometry of the vehicle interior. Cognitive state data of the detected face is analyzed. The cognitive state data analysis is based on additional images of the detected face. The cognitive state data analysis uses the view that was manipulated. The cognitive state data analysis is promoted to a using application. The using application provides vehicle manipulation information to the vehicle. The manipulation information is for an autonomous vehicle. 1. A computer-implemented method for facial analysis comprising:collecting in-cabin sensor data of a vehicle interior, wherein the in-cabin sensor data includes images of the vehicle interior;determining a set of seating locations for the vehicle interior, based on the images;scanning the set of seating locations for performing facial detection for each of the seating locations using a facial detection model;manipulating a view of a detected face, based on a geometry of the vehicle interior; andanalyzing cognitive state data of the detected face, based on additional images of the detected face, using the view that was manipulated.2. The method of further comprising promoting the cognitive state data to a using application.3. The method of further comprising providing vehicle manipulation information to the vehicle from the using application.4. The method of wherein the using application uses network connectivity remote from the vehicle to provide the manipulation information.5. The method of wherein the manipulation ...

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Номер записи: 70
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Systems And Methods For Detecting And Dynamically Mitigating Driver Fatigue

Номер: US20210001864A1
Автор: CaveLie Hans-Olav, Engstrom Johan, Hubert Renaud-Roland, Hutchings Keith, Mercay Julien, Nemec Philip, Panigrahi Saswat
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This technology relates to dynamically detecting, managing and mitigating driver fatigue in autonomous systems. For instance, interactions of a driver in a vehicle may be monitored to determine a distance or time when primary tasks associated with operation of the vehicle or secondary tasks issued by the vehicle computing were last performed. If primary tasks or secondary tasks are not performed within given distance thresholds or time limits, then one or more secondary tasks are initiated by the computing device of the vehicle. In another instance, potential driver fatigue, driver distraction or overreliance on an automated driving system is detected based on gaze direction or pattern of a driver. For example, a detected gaze direction or pattern may be compared to an expected gaze direction or pattern given the surrounding environment in a vicinity of the vehicle. 1. An interactive cognitive task method for a vehicle capable of partially or fully autonomous driving , the method comprising:determining, by one or more processors of a self-driving system of the vehicle, a primary task demand metric for a primary task associated with vehicle operation;evaluating, by the one or more processors, the primary task demand metric in view of a driving context regarding one or more current driving conditions, to identify a measure of a level of driver interactivity; andassigning, by the one or more processors, an interactive cognitive task to the driver of the vehicle based on the evaluating.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more current driving conditions includes at least one of (i) location and movement of objects in an external environment within a vicinity of the vehicle claim 1 , (ii) terrain in the external environment claim 1 , (iii) a route being travelled by the vehicle claim 1 , (iv) claim 1 , a weather condition in the external environment claim 1 , (v) a speed of the vehicle claim 1 , (vi) a time of day claim 1 , or (vii) a traffic condition in the ...

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Номер записи: 71
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Systems And Methods For Detecting And Dynamically Mitigating Driver Fatigue

Номер: US20210001865A1
Автор: CaveLie Hans-Olav, Engstrom Johan, Hubert Renaud-Roland, Hutchings Keith, Mercay Julien, Nemec Philip, Panigrahi Saswat
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This technology relates to dynamically detecting, managing and mitigating driver fatigue in autonomous systems. For instance, interactions of a driver in a vehicle may be monitored to determine a distance or time when primary tasks associated with operation of the vehicle or secondary tasks issued by the vehicle computing were last performed. If primary tasks or secondary tasks are not performed within given distance thresholds or time limits, then one or more secondary tasks are initiated by the computing device of the vehicle. In another instance, potential driver fatigue, driver distraction or overreliance on an automated driving system is detected based on gaze direction or pattern of a driver. For example, a detected gaze direction or pattern may be compared to an expected gaze direction or pattern given the surrounding environment in a vicinity of the vehicle 1. A method for managing driver inattention , comprising:acquiring, by one or more processors, images of one or both of a driver's eyes to determine an actual gaze direction of the driver or an actual gaze pattern of the driver of a vehicle;determining, by the one or more processors, an expected gaze direction of the driver or an expected gaze pattern of the driver based on at least one of a planned route of the vehicle and objects detected in an external environment of the vehicle;comparing, by the one or more processors, (i) the actual gaze direction to the expected gaze direction or (ii) the actual gaze pattern to the expected gaze pattern;determining, by the one or more processors based on the comparison, whether the driver's visual scanning of the external environment deviates from the expected gaze direction or the expected gaze pattern; andtaking corrective action upon determining that the driver's visual scanning of the external environment deviates by an amount that indicates driver inattention.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining whether the driver's visual scanning of the external ...

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Номер записи: 72
07-01-2021 дата публикации

STATE DETERMINATION DEVICE, STATE DETERMINATION PROGRAM, AND COMPUTER-READABLE NON-TRANSITORY TANGIBLE STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20210001866A1
Автор: MORIMOTO Hiroshi, YOSHIMURA Yukiyasu
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A state determination device to determine that a driver driving a vehicle is in a driving difficult state detects an abnormality in a state of the driver, and detects at least one of an abnormality in a driving operation input by the driver or an abnormality in a traveling state of the vehicle. In response to detecting the abnormality in the state of the driver alone, the state determination device does not determine that the driver is in the driving difficult state but determines that the driver is in the driving difficult state in response to detecting the abnormality in the state of the driver and additionally detecting the at least one of the abnormality in the driving operation input by the driver or the abnormality in the traveling state of the vehicle. 1. A state determination device to determine that a driver who is driving a vehicle is in a driving difficult state , comprising:a driver abnormality detection unit that detects an abnormality in a state of the driver;an operation abnormality detection unit that detects an abnormality in a driving operation input by the driver;a traveling abnormality detection unit that detects an abnormality in a traveling state of the vehicle; andan integrated determination unit that, in response to only the driver abnormality detection unit detecting the abnormality in the state of the driver alone, does not determine that the driver is in the driving difficult state but determines that the driver is in the driving difficult state in response to: the driver abnormality detection unit detecting the abnormality in the state of the driver; thereafter the operation abnormality detection unit detecting an abnormal operation; and thereafter the traveling abnormality detection unit detecting an abnormal traveling.2. The state determination device according to claim 1 , wherein:in response to detecting the abnormality in the state of the driver, the operation abnormality detection unit starts a detection process for, from among a ...

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Номер записи: 73
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Lane departure warning determination method using driver state monitoring

Номер: US20210001875A1
Автор: Jin Hyuck Kim, Kwang Il Park, Sang Mook Lim
Принадлежит: AImatics Co Ltd

Disclosed is a lane departure warning determination method using driver state monitoring, which includes (a) recognizing a lane around a vehicle from an image photographed by a lane recognition camera and extracting lane information; (b) extracting facial feature points of a driver from an image photographed by a driver recognition camera; (c) determining from the lane information whether the vehicle is in a lane departure state or a lane approaching state; (d) when it is determined in step (c) that the vehicle is in the lane departure state, generating a warning when a face tilt of the driver exceeds a first angle; and (e) when it is determined in step (c) that the vehicle is in the lane approaching state, generating a warning when the face tilt of the driver exceeds a second angle.

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Номер записи: 74
07-01-2021 дата публикации

ACTION SELECTION DEVICE, COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND ACTION SELECTION METHOD

Номер: US20210001883A1
Автор: ISHIWATARI Yosuke, Kasuga Takafumi, SAWAMI Takayuki, TANIMOTO Masahiko
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

An action selection device () includes an action selection unit (). The action selection unit () acquires from a memory (), an action list () in which a requirement recognition area is associated with each action of a plurality of actions, the requirement recognition area indicating an area for which recognition by a sensor is required. The action selection unit () acquires from a peripheral recognition device (), a recognition area () recognized by sensors (-) that the peripheral recognition device () has. The action selection unit () selects from the action list (), an action associated with the requirement recognition area included in the recognition area (). 1. An action selection device comprising:processing circuitry:to acquire action group information in which a requirement recognition area is associated with each action of a plurality of actions that a moving body capable of autonomous operation takes, the requirement recognition area indicating a range of an area for which recognition by a sensor is necessary; andto acquire a sensor recognition area indicating an area recognized by the sensor, the sensor recognition area being an area that a peripheral recognition device outputs, and select from the action group information, an action associated with the requirement recognition area included in the sensor recognition area.2. The action selection device according to claim 1 ,wherein each of the actions in the action group information is associated with requirement accuracy indicating recognition accuracy of the requirement recognition area required for the sensor, together with the requirement recognition area; andwherein the processing circuitry acquires sensor recognition accuracy indicating recognition accuracy of the sensor, together with the sensor recognition area, the sensor recognition accuracy being accuracy when the sensor recognizes the sensor recognition area, and selects from the action group information, the action for which the requirement ...

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Номер записи: 75
07-01-2021 дата публикации

VEHICLE AND SELF-DRIVING CONTROL DEVICE

Номер: US20210001889A1
Автор: Furukawa Kazuya
Принадлежит: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.

A vehicle includes a sensor circuit configured to detect an obstacle in a first region which is located on the predetermined traveling route and in a second region which is adjacent to the first region on the predetermined traveling route, the second region being farther than the first region. The vehicle enters the first region in a case where: there is no obstacle in the first region; and there is no obstacle in the second region, and does not enter the first region and stops before the first region in a case where: there is no obstacle in the first region; and there is an obstacle in the second region. 1. A vehicle comprising:a power unit which is electrically controllable;a steering device which is electrically controllable;a braking device which is electrically controllable;a sensor circuit configured to detect an external obstacle;a processor; anda memory storing a program,wherein the vehicle is configured to autonomously travel on a predetermined traveling route by electrically controlling at least one of the power unit, the steering device, and the braking device,wherein the sensor circuit is configured to detect the obstacle in a first region which is located on the predetermined traveling route and in a second region which is adjacent to the first region on the predetermined traveling route, the second region being farther than the first region, and perform control such that the vehicle enters the first region in a case where: there is no obstacle in the first region; and there is no obstacle in the second region, and', 'perform control such that the vehicle does not enter the first region and stops before the first region in a case where: there is no obstacle in the first region; and there is an obstacle in the second region., 'wherein the program, when executed by the processor, cases the processor to2. The vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the first region corresponds to at least one of the intersection, the pedestrian crossing, and the sidewalk.3. ...

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Номер записи: 76
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Method and device for assisting the automated driving of a vehicle close to a restricted area(s)

Номер: US20210001893A1
Автор: Audrey Rizzo, Celine Etcheverry, Jean-Francois Layerle, Nolwenn Monot
Принадлежит: PSA Automobiles SA

A method for assisting the driver of a vehicle that comprises an analysis means which analyzes the environment in an area located in front of the vehicle in order to detect boundaries and traffic signs and to provide environmental data representative of said boundaries and traffic signs, and a control means which controls the automated driving of said vehicle. Said method comprises a step in which the environmental data are analyzed to determine a variation in speed limit correlated temporally with a variation in the number of traffic lanes, and when such a determination is made, it is considered that the vehicle is located close to a restricted area and an alert is generated requesting that the driver take back control of the driving while crossing said restricted area or that a specific automated driving strategy be implemented by the control means for said crossing.

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Номер записи: 77
04-01-2018 дата публикации

BATTERY PACK, BATTERY CHARGING STATION, AND CHARGING METHOD

Номер: US20180001735A1
Автор: Chuang Chi-Sheng
Принадлежит: Thunder Power New Energy Vehicle Development Company Limited

Various techniques described herein relate to battery packs of electric vehicles, batteries, and battery charging systems. Batteries may comprise a plurality of battery modules, wherein each battery module may be provided with one or more battery cells, and the plurality of battery modules may be connected in series when providing electric power output. Battery charging systems described herein may comprise a charging circuit that connects a plurality of battery modules in series, and may be used for charging the plurality of battery modules in the battery in series. Additional charging circuits may be connected respectively to the plurality of battery modules, and the additional charging circuits may be used for charging at least one battery module in the plurality of battery modules. 1. A battery pack for an electric vehicle , comprising:a battery comprising a plurality of battery modules connected in series, the battery modules including a first battery module and a second battery module; a first charging circuit configured to charge the plurality of battery modules in series to a first preset voltage;', 'a plurality of second charging circuits each corresponding one or more of the plurality of battery modules, each of the second charging circuits being configured to charge a corresponding battery module to a second preset voltage individually, the plurality of second charging circuits including a second charging circuit connected to the first battery module and the second battery module; and, 'a battery charging system, comprising charging the plurality of the battery modules to the first preset voltage through the first charging circuit;', 'detecting whether the plurality of battery modules have been charged to the first preset voltage through the first charging circuit; and', 'when it is detected that the plurality of battery modules have been charged to the first preset voltage through the first charging circuit, switching off the first charging circuit and, ...

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Номер записи: 78
04-01-2018 дата публикации

EGO-VEHICLES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR MONITORING TARGET OBJECTS

Номер: US20180001766A1
Автор: McNew John-Michael
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

An ego-vehicle for displaying a behavior of a target object in a spatio-temporal manner may include one or more processors. One or more memory modules are communicatively coupled to the one or more processors. A display is communicatively coupled to the one or more processors. One or more sensors are communicatively coupled to the one or more processors. Machine readable instructions are stored in the one or more memory modules and cause the one or more processors to display on the display an object indicator associated with a position of a target object relative to the ego-vehicle, wherein the object indicator depicts a spatio-temporal patterning indicating the behavior of the target object. 1. An ego-vehicle for displaying a behavior of a target object in a spatio-temporal manner , the ego-vehicle comprising:one or more processors;one or more memory modules communicatively coupled to the one or more processors;a display communicatively coupled to the one or more processors;one or more sensors communicatively coupled to the one or more processors; andmachine readable instructions stored in the one or more memory modules that cause the one or more processors to display on the display an object indicator associated with a position of the target object relative to the ego-vehicle, wherein the object indicator depicts a spatio-temporal patterning indicating the behavior of the target object.2. The ego-vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the machine readable instructions cause the one or more processors to adjust the spatio-temporal patterning of the object indicator in both time and space to indicate the behavior of the target object at any given time.3. The ego-vehicle of claim 1 , wherein:the spatio-temporal patterning of the object indicator further indicates a direction the target object is traveling; andthe machine readable instructions further cause the one or more processors to move the object indicator across the display to correspond with a movement of the target ...

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Номер записи: 79
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Method and Device for Detecting Safe Driving State of Driver

Номер: US20170001648A1
Автор: AN Xiangjing, HE Hangen, Li Jian, SUN Zhenping, Wu Tao, Ye Lei
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Disclosure is a method for detecting the safety driving state of a driver, the method comprises the following steps: (a) detecting the current sight direction of a driver in real time and acquiring a scene image signal in a front view field of the driver when a vehicle runs; (b) processing the acquired current road scene image signal according to a visual attention calculation model to obtain the expected attention distribution of the driver under the current road scene; and (c) performing fusion analysis on the real-time detected current sight direction of the driver in the step (a) and the calculated expected attention distribution of the driver in step (b), and judging whether the current driver is in a normal driving state and whether the driver can timely make a proper response to the sudden road traffic accident. The device is used for implementing the method and has the advantages of simple principle, easy realization, direct reflection of the real driving state of a driver, and improvement of the driving safety. 1. A method for detecting the safety driving state of a driver , comprising the steps of:(a) detecting the current sight direction of a driver in real time and acquiring a scene image signal in a front view field of the driver when a vehicle runs;(b) processing the acquired current road scene image signal according to a visual attention calculation model to obtain the expected attention distribution of the driver under the current road scene; and(c) performing fusion analysis on the real-time detected current sight direction of the driver in the step (a) and the calculated expected attention distribution of the driver in step (b), and judging whether the current driver is in a normal driving state and whether the driver can timely make a proper response to the sudden road traffic accident.2. The method for detecting the safety driving state of a driver as recited in claim 1 , wherein whether the driver timely makes a response to an important traffic ...

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Номер записи: 80
02-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING HEADLIGHTS OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

Номер: US20200001775A1
Автор: Lee Hansung
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A method of controlling headlights of an autonomous vehicle according to the present invention includes: initially driving the headlights when surrounding illumination is predetermined threshold illumination or less; detecting an object in a traveling path; sensing a light amount of the object; and adjusting brightness of the headlights in accordance with the light amount of the object, and increasing the brightness of the headlights when the light amount of the object is less than the predetermined threshold light amount. One or more of an autonomous vehicle, a user terminal, and a server of the present invention may be associated with an artificial intelligence module, a drone ((Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, UAV), a robot, an AR (Augmented Reality) device, a VR (Virtual Reality) device, a device associated with 5G services, etc. 1. A method of controlling headlights of an autonomous vehicle , the method comprising:initially driving the headlights when surrounding illumination is predetermined threshold illumination or less;detecting an object in a traveling path;sensing a light amount of the object; andadjusting brightness of the headlights in accordance with the light amount of the object, and increasing the brightness of the headlights when the light amount of the object is less than the predetermined threshold light amount.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the initially driving of the headlights sets the illumination of the headlights at minimum illumination.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensing of a light amount of the object includes:sensing the object using wireless radio waves;acquiring a traveling image on the traveling path; anddetermining that the light amount of the object is less than the predetermined threshold light amount when the object is detected using reflected waves of the radio waves and the object is not detected from the traveling image.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the increasing of the brightness of the headlights includes ...

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Номер записи: 81
04-01-2018 дата публикации

VEHICLE MONITORING DEVICE, VEHICLE MONITORING METHOD AND VEHICLE MONITORING PROGRAM

Номер: US20180001819A1
Автор: IMBE Satoru
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A vehicle monitoring device includes a determination unit that determines whether a following vehicle shown in an image taken by a camera that takes an image of a surrounding area of a host vehicle is a two-wheel vehicle or not, and a warning unit that issues a warning when an inter-vehicle distance between the following vehicle and the host vehicle becomes equal to or less than a first distance in a case where the following vehicle is determined not to be a two-wheel vehicle by the determination unit, and issues a warning when the inter-vehicle distance between the following vehicle and the host vehicle becomes equal to or less than a second distance, which is longer than the first distance, in a case where the following vehicle is determined to be a two-wheel vehicle by the determination unit. 1. A vehicle monitoring device comprising:a determination unit configured to determine whether an object shown in an image taken by a camera that takes an image of a surrounding area behind a host vehicle is a two-wheel vehicle or not; anda warning unit configured to issue a warning to a driver when an inter-vehicle distance between the object and the host vehicle becomes equal to or less than a first distance in a case where the object is determined not to be a two-wheel vehicle by the determination unit, and configured to issue a warning to a driver when the inter-vehicle distance between the object and the host vehicle becomes equal to or less than a second distance, which is longer than the first distance, in a case where the object is determined to be a two-wheel vehicle by the determination unit.2. The vehicle monitoring device according to claim 1 , wherein the warning unit is configured to issue different warnings between when the inter-vehicle distance between the object and the host vehicle becomes equal to or less than the first distance in the case where the object is determined not to be a two-wheel vehicle by the determination unit claim 1 , and when the inter- ...

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Номер записи: 82
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Pedestrian collision warning system

Номер: US20200001809A1
Автор: Amiad Gurman, Dan ROSENBAUM, David Aloni, Gideon Stein, Yonatan Samet
Принадлежит: Mobileye Vision Technologies Ltd

A method is provided for preventing a collision between a motor vehicle and a pedestrian. The method uses a camera and a processor mountable in the motor vehicle. A candidate image is detected. Based on a change of scale of the candidate image, it may be determined that the motor vehicle and the pedestrian are expected to collide, thereby producing a potential collision warning. Further information from the image frames may be used to validate the potential collision warning. The validation may include an analysis of the optical flow of the candidate image, that lane markings prediction of a straight road, a calculation of the lateral motion of the pedestrian, if the pedestrian is crossing a lane mark or curb and/or if the vehicle is changing lanes.

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Номер записи: 83
02-01-2020 дата публикации

CONTROL METHOD AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR IVI

Номер: US20200001812A1
Автор: CHO Changwoo
Принадлежит:

Disclosed are a control method and a control apparatus of vehicle infotainment, which use a camera monitoring a vehicle's interior, and a display providing a GUI of infotainment apparatuses. A processor obtains a monitoring image through the camera, displays a first GUI on the display in response to a first object motion detected in a first interest region which has been set beforehand in the monitoring image, and display a second GUI on the display in response to a second object motion detected in a second interest region which has been set beforehand in the monitoring image and which is separated from the first interest region. One or more of an autonomous vehicle, a user terminal and a server of the present invention can be associated with artificial intelligence modules, drones (unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)), robots, augmented reality (AR) devices, virtual reality (VR) devices, devices related to G service, etc. 1. A control method of vehicle infotainment using a camera which monitors a vehicle's interior , and a display providing a GUI of infotainment apparatuses , the control method comprising:obtaining a monitoring image through the camera;by a processor, displaying a first GUI on the display in response to a first object motion detected in a first interest region which has been set beforehand in the monitoring image; andby a processor, displaying a second GUI on the display in response to a second object motion detected in a second interest region which has been set beforehand in the monitoring image and which is separated from the first interest region.2. The control method of claim 1 , wherein the obtaining of the monitoring image is taking a picture of occupants of at least two seats.3. The control method of claim 1 , further comprising:extracting an occupant object from the monitoring image; andchecking the occupant information matching with the occupant object.4. The control method of claim 3 , wherein the displaying of the first GUI is performed ...

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Номер записи: 84
02-01-2020 дата публикации

PLANNING PARKING TRAJECTORY GENERATION FOR SELF-DRIVING VEHICLES USING OPTIMIZATION METHOD

Номер: US20200001862A1
Автор: HU Jiangtao, Jiang Yifei, Li Dong, LUO QI, TAO Jiaming, XU Kecheng, ZHANG Liangliang, ZHANG Yajia
Принадлежит:

A parking system for autonomous driving vehicles optimizes a solution to a parking problem. The ADV detects a parking lot and selects a parking space. The ADV defines constraints for the parking lot, parking space, and kinematic constraints of the ADV, and generates a plurality of potential parking paths to the parking space, taking into account the constraints of the parking lot, parking space, and kinematics of the ADV, but without taking into any obstacles that may be surrounding the ADV. The ADV determines a cost for traversing each of the parking paths. One or more least cost candidate paths are selected from the parking paths, then one or more candidate paths are eliminated based on obstacles surrounding the ADV. Remaining candidates can be analyzed using a quadratic optimization system. A best parking path can be selected from the remaining candidates to navigate the ADV to the parking space. 1. A computer-implemented method of parking an autonomous driving vehicle (ADV) , the method comprising:determining a plurality of parking space constraints of a selected parking space;determining a plurality of parking paths from a current location of the ADV to the selected parking space based at least in part on the plurality of parking space constraints of the selected parking space;determining a cost for each parking path in the plurality of parking paths;selecting one or more candidate parking paths from the plurality of parking paths having the least cost;eliminating one or more of the selected candidate parking paths based at least in part upon one or more obstacles surrounding the ADV along each of the candidate parking paths;selecting a parking path from the remaining candidate parking paths;generating a reference line to navigate the ADV based on the selected parking path; andnavigating the ADV from the current ADV location to the parking space using the reference line.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of parking paths comprises one or ...

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Номер записи: 85
02-01-2020 дата публикации

PLANNING PARKING TRAJECTORY FOR SELF-DRIVING VEHICLES

Номер: US20200001863A1
Автор: HU Jiangtao, Jiang Yifei, Li Dong, LUO QI, TAO Jiaming, ZHANG Liangliang
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A parking system for autonomous driving vehicles (ADV) is disclosed that utilizes the perception, planning, and prediction modules of ADV driving logic to more safely and accurately park an ADV. An ADV scans a parking lot for an available space, then determines a sequence of portions or segments of a parking path from the ADV's location to a selected parking space. The sequence of segments involves one or more forward driving segments and one or more reverse driving segments. During the forward driving segments, the ADV logic uses the perception, planning, and prediction modules to identify one or more obstacles to the ADV parking path, and speed and direction of those obstacles. During a reverse driving segment, the ADV logically inverts the orientation of the perception, planning, and prediction modules to continue to track the one or more obstacles and their direction and speed while the ADV is driving in a reverse direction. For each parking path portion, the planning module generates a smooth reference line for the portion, taking into account the one or more obstacles, and their speed and direction. 1. A computer-implemented method of parking an autonomous driving vehicle (ADV) , the method comprising:generating a parking path comprising a first path portion and a second path portion;in response to determining that a direction for the first path portion is a forward direction of the ADV, setting an orientation of a perception and planning module of the ADV to a forward orientation of the ADV, otherwise inverting the orientation of the perception and planning module of the ADV;determining one or more obstacles surrounding the ADV;generating, and navigating, a first reference path for the first portion, in relation to the one or more obstacles;inverting the orientation of the perception and planning module and reversing the direction of the ADV;generating, and navigating, a second reference path for the second portion, in relation to the one or more obstacles.2. ...

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Номер записи: 86
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Autonomous driving method and apparatus

Номер: US20200001874A1
Автор: Kun TANG
Принадлежит: Baidu Online Network Technology Beijing Co Ltd

The present disclosure provides an autonomous driving method and an apparatus. The method includes: receiving a currently collected image transmitted by a unmanned vehicle, where the currently collected image is an image collected in a target scenario; acquiring current driving data according to the currently collected image and a pre-trained autonomous driving model, where the autonomous driving model is used to indicate a relationship between an image and driving data in at least two scenarios, and the at least two scenarios include the target scenario; and sending the current driving data to the unmanned vehicle. Robustness of the unmanned driving method is improved.

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Номер записи: 87
02-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE AND INTELLIGENT COMPUTING APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE

Номер: US20200001883A1
Автор: JUNG Younghan
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Disclosed are a vehicle control method and an intelligent computing apparatus for controlling a vehicle. By obtaining action information of a driver, when a change in a gaze of a driver is recognized, displaying an image related to a direction different from a direction of the changed gaze of the driver through a display related to the direction of the gaze of the driver when a change in a gaze of a driver is recognized, it is possible to effectively assist the driver in driving by providing a lot of information related to a driving obstacle factor, and the driver can easily observe the information related to the driving obstacle factor. At least one of a vehicle, a user equipment, and a server of the present disclosure may be associated with an artificial intelligence module, a robot, an augmented reality (AR) device, a virtual reality (VR) device, and a device related to a 5G service. 1. A method for controlling vehicle providing an image assisting a gaze of a driver , the method comprising:obtaining action information of the driver; andwhen a change in the gaze of the driver is recognized, displaying a driving assistance image through a display related to a direction of the gaze of the driver among a plurality of displays,wherein the driving assistance image is an image related to a direction different from the direction of the changed gaze of the driver.2. The method of claim 1 , whereinthe driving assistance image includes an image related to a direction of the gaze of the driver before being changed.3. The method of claim 1 , whereinthe obtaining of action information comprises detecting sensing information related to an iris of the driver.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein:the obtaining of action information comprises detecting sensing information related to a voice of the driver, andthe change in the gaze of the driver is recognized on the basis of the sensing information related to the iris of the driver and the sensing information related to the voice of ...

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Номер записи: 88
02-01-2020 дата публикации

PASSENGER ASSISTING APPARATUS, METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Номер: US20200001892A1
Автор: AOI Hatsumi, OKAJI Kazuyoshi, Sugahara Hiroshi, Takizawa Koji, UNO Michie
Принадлежит: Omron Corporation

In a passenger assisting apparatus, a passenger information obtaining unit obtains a destination and a contact of a passenger, a state determination unit determines, at the destination for example, whether the passenger is able to exit the vehicle based on a sensing result from a passenger state detection sensor for detecting a state of the passenger. An awakening assistance unit performs an awakening operation for the passenger when the state determination unit determines that the passenger is unable to exit the vehicle, and a contact notification unit provides a notification to the contact obtained by the passenger information obtaining unit when the state determination unit determines that the passenger is unable to exit the vehicle after the awakening operation. 1. A passenger assisting apparatus mountable on an autonomous vehicle comprising an automatic driving controller and configured to assist a passenger on the autonomous vehicle , the apparatus comprising: a processor configured with a program to perform operations comprising:operation as a passenger information obtaining unit configured to obtain a destination and a contact of the passenger;operation as a state determination unit configured to determine whether the passenger is able to exit the vehicle based on a sensing result from a passenger state detection sensor for detecting a state of the passenger;operation as an awakening assistance unit configured to perform an awakening operation for the passenger in response to the state determination unit determining that the passenger is unable to exit the vehicle; andoperation as a contact notification unit configured to provide a notification to the contact obtained by the passenger information obtaining unit in response to the state determination unit determining that the passenger is unable to exit the vehicle after the awakening operation performed by the awakening assistance unit.2. The passenger assisting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein ' ...

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Номер записи: 89
06-01-2022 дата публикации

INTELLIGENT REAL TIME RESOURCE INSTRUMENT ACTIVATION USING ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM SIGNALS

Номер: US20220004608A1
Автор: Singh Shailendra
Принадлежит: Bank of America Corporation

Embodiments of the present invention provide a system for secure communication of information that may be used to authorize communications or transfer of resources by use of an intelligent resource instrument with nano display. The provided systems, methods, and computer program products are designed to select and display viewable information, simultaneously record EEG readings for a user, and use this information to verify user identity. Upon verification of user identity, the intelligent resource instrument may be activated for use in a resource transfer. 1. A system for intelligent resource instrument activation , the system comprising:a memory device; and receive a request from a user to initiate a resource action;', 'transmit instructions to an intelligent resource instrument to emit an activation stimulus;', 'record EEG readings for the user during a duration of the activation stimulus via an EEG wearable device;', 'extract one or more patterns from the EEG readings and compare the one or more patterns to stored user data;', 'determine a match between the one or more patterns and the stored user data;', 'validate the identity of the user; and', 'transmit an authorization signal to the resource instrument activating the resource instrument for use in the resource action., 'a processing device operatively coupled to the memory device, wherein the processing device is configured to execute computer-readable program code to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the activation stimulus further comprises a digital video or image displayed on a nano display of the resource instrument.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the activation stimulus further comprises an auditory tone emitted from the resource instrument.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the EEG readings are transmitted to the resource instrument and combined with data for the activation stimulus using a cryptographic hash algorithm.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the intelligent resource instrument comprises ...

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Номер записи: 90
06-01-2022 дата публикации

BIOMETRIC BASED SELF-SOVEREIGN INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Номер: US20220004610A1
Автор: MALLESAN Saravanan, MAXWELL Lachlan, McManus Jean M., Pacella Dante J., Sardesai Ashish A., Sattler Lee Edward, Tadayon Mani
Принадлежит:

The present teaching relates to method, system, medium, and implementations for authenticating a user. A first request is received to set up authentication information with respect to a user, wherein the first request specifies a type of information to be used for future authentication of the user. It is determined whether the type of information related to the user poses risks based on a reverse information search result. The type of information for being used for future authentication of the user is rejected when the type of information is determined to pose risks. 1. A method , implemented on a machine having at least one processor , storage , and a communication platform for authenticating a user , comprising:receiving a first request to set up authentication information with respect to a user, wherein the authentication information specifies a type of information to be used for future authentication of the user; searching information related to the user from at least one accessible source, and', 'determining that the searched information comprises the type of information to be used for future authentication of the user; and, 'performing, in response to receiving the first request, a reverse information search byadjusting, based on the searched information comprising the type of information to be used for future authentication of the user, the authentication information with respect to the user.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining, based on the reverse information search, whether the type of information related to the user poses risks.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the step of adjusting comprises:if the type of information related to the user poses risks, rejecting the type of information for being used for future authentication of the user.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the step of adjusting comprises:if the type of information related to the user poses risks, replacing the type of information with another type of information ...

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Номер записи: 91
06-01-2022 дата публикации

AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM AND AUTHENTICATION METHOD

Номер: US20220004612A1
Автор: Fujita Yuichi, KOKUBUN Ayumi, MORIWAKI Sotaro, Nishida Shigenobu
Принадлежит: Glory Ltd.

An authentication system includes user information acquisition circuitry configured to acquire user information of a user, the user information including image information of the user or voice information of the user; authentication information extraction circuitry configured to extract, from the user information, authentication information corresponding to a plurality of types of authentication; and authentication circuitry configured to perform an authentication procedure, using the authentication information, to authenticate the user. 1. An authentication system , comprising: user information acquisition circuitry configured to acquire user information of a user , the user information including image information of the user or voice information of the user;authentication information extraction circuitry configured to extract, from the user information, authentication information corresponding to a plurality of types of authentication; andauthentication circuitry configured to perform an authentication procedure, using the authentication information, to authenticate the user.2. The authentication system according to claim 1 , wherein the authentication information extraction circuitry extracts claim 1 , as the authentication information claim 1 , information including a face image of the user claim 1 , a voice of the user claim 1 , a password that the user has uttered claim 1 , and/or a degree of matching between the face and the voice of the user.3. The authentication system according to claim 1 , further comprising processing circuitry configured to control a process related to acquisition of the authentication information claim 1 , based on the user information.4. The authentication system according to claim 3 , wherein the processing circuitry is further configured to control a display to display a password in a case that a face image is acquired as the user information.5. The authentication system according to claim 4 , wherein the processing circuitry is ...

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Номер записи: 92
06-01-2022 дата публикации

INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT STATE MODEL AND PREDICTION

Номер: US20220004785A1
Автор: FOX Maik, Pohl Daniel
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An infrastructure state prediction device includes a processor configured to receive sensor information from a sensor at an infrastructure element, wherein the sensor information includes an observation of a traffic object at the infrastructure element; and determine, based on the sensor information and an infrastructure state model comprising information indicative of a state timing for the infrastructure element, an updated state timing for the infrastructure element; and a transmitter configured to transmit the updated state timing to the infrastructure element. 120-. (canceled)21. An infrastructure state prediction device comprising: receive sensor information from a sensor at an infrastructure element, wherein the sensor information comprises an observation of a traffic object at the infrastructure element; and', 'determine, based on the sensor information and an infrastructure state model comprising information indicative of a state timing for the infrastructure element, an updated state timing for the infrastructure element; and, 'a processor configured toa transmitter configured to transmit the updated state timing to the infrastructure element.22. The infrastructure state prediction device of claim 21 , further comprising a memory configured to store the infrastructure state model and the updated state timing.23. The infrastructure state prediction device of claim 21 , wherein the processor is further configured to receive second sensor information comprising a second observation of a second traffic object at the second infrastructure element claim 21 , and wherein the updated state timing is further based on the second sensor information.24. The infrastructure state prediction device of claim 21 , wherein the infrastructure element comprises at least one of a traffic light claim 21 , a stoplight claim 21 , a pedestrian light claim 21 , and/or a railroad crossing light.25. The infrastructure state prediction device of claim 21 , wherein the observation of ...

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Номер записи: 93
06-01-2022 дата публикации

Detection of Malfunctions of the Switching State Detection of Light Signal Systems

Номер: US20220004786A1
Автор: Gressmann Markus, Lindner Frank, Lutz Robert
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A method for evaluating a functionality of a camera arrangement including a pair of cameras using a control unit includes determining a first switching state of a light signal system based on a first measurement data from a first camera of the pair of cameras, and determining a second switching state of the light signal system based on a second measurement data from a second camera of the pair of cameras. The method evaluates the functionality of the camera arrangement based on the first switching state and the second switching state. 1. A method for evaluating a functionality of a camera arrangement including a pair of cameras using a control unit , comprising:determining a first switching state of a light signal system based on a first measurement data from a first camera of the pair of cameras;determining a second switching state of the light signal system based on a second measurement data from a second camera of the pair of cameras; andevaluating the functionality of the camera arrangement based on the first switching state and the second switching state.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first switching state and/or the second switching state are determined by determining a position of a signal transmitter within a housing of the light signal system claim 1 , a color of the signal transmitter and/or a shape of the signal transmitter.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein a malfunction of the camera arrangement is determined in the evaluating step if different colors of the signal transmitter are determined on the basis of the first measurement data and the second measurement data.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein a malfunction of the camera arrangement is determined in the evaluating step if identical positions and different colors of the signal transmitter are determined on the basis of the first measurement data and the second measurement data.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein a malfunction of the camera arrangement is determined in the evaluating step if ...

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Номер записи: 94
06-01-2022 дата публикации

Driver monitor

Номер: US20220004789A1
Автор: Kenichiroh Hara
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

A driver monitor detects, based on face images obtained by capturing the face of a driver of a vehicle at different times, a color of the face of the driver and a face orientation angle of the driver in each face image; stores, when a face orientation angle detected from a first face image captured at a first time is included in a predetermined range of face orientation angles, the color detected from the first face image in a memory; and determines that the color of the face is abnormal, when a face orientation angle detected from a second face image captured at a second time later than the first time is included in the range of face orientation angles and a difference between the color detected from the second face image and the color stored in the memory exceeds a variance threshold.

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Номер записи: 95
06-01-2022 дата публикации

Method and device for creating a machine learning system

Номер: US20220004806A1
Автор: Benedikt Sebastian Staffler, Jan Hendrik Metzen
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A method for creating a machine learning system which is designed for segmentation and object detection in images. The method includes: providing a directed graph; selecting a path through the graph, at least one additional node being selected from this subset, a path through the graph from the input node along the edges via the additional node up to the output node being selected; creating a machine learning system as a function of the selected path; and training the machine learning system created.

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Номер записи: 96
01-01-2015 дата публикации

IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20150002620A1
Автор: Byun Keunyung, Kim Bosang, Kim Hyokak, Kim Seungman, Ko Sungjea, Lee Hansung, Park Junbum, Shin Jeongeun
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Disclosed are an image display device and a method thereof capable of detecting a distance between an obstacle included in a distorted image captured by a wide angle camera and a vehicle to thus prevent an occurrence of an accident in which the vehicle collides with the obstacle so as to damaged, in advance. The image display device includes: a storage unit configured to store obstacle characteristic images previously captured from multiple viewpoints; an image capture unit configured to capture images of a surrounding area of a vehicle; a controller configured to detect an obstacle from the captured images on the basis of the images captured by the image capture unit and the obstacle characteristic images, and generate warning information when a distance value between the vehicle and the obstacle is equal to or smaller than a first pre-set distance value; and a display unit configured to display the generated warning information. 1. An image display device comprising:an image capture unit configured to capture images of a surrounding area of a vehicle;a controller configured to detect an obstacle from the captured images on the basis of the images captured by the image capture unit and obstacle characteristic images, and generate warning information when a distance value between the vehicle and the obstacle is equal to or smaller than a first pre-set distance value; anda display unit configured to display the generated warning information.2. The image display device of claim 1 , wherein the image capture unit include a plurality of wide angle cameras claim 1 , and the obstacle characteristic images are multi-view obstacle characteristic images previously captured through the plurality of wide angle cameras.3. The image display device of claim 1 , wherein the multi-view obstacle characteristic images include any one or more of an image of a wheel of the vehicle claim 1 , an image of a side minor of the vehicle claim 1 , an image of a window of the vehicle claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 97
03-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR ENRICHING A FIELD OF VIEW OF A DRIVER OF A TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, DEVICE FOR USE IN AN OBSERVER TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE, DEVICE FOR USE IN AN OBJECT, AND TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE

Номер: US20190001886A1
Автор: GURKA Daniel, HAAR Adrian, KLEEN Andro, SCHEWE Frederik, WYSZKA Robert Jan
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A method for enhancing a field of view of a driver of a transportation vehicle with supplementary information, in which the supplementary information is depicted via a display unit display. Observation of the surroundings of the transportation vehicle takes place and, in response to the observation of the surroundings having detected a relevant object for which a potential significance arises, the relevant object is depicted on the display unit and the relation to the real object is emphasized in the field of view of the driver by the depicted object being visually highlighted in an environmentally synchronous state with respect to the real object. Also disclosed is an appropriately designed apparatus for use in an observer transportation vehicle, an appropriately designed apparatus for use in an object, and a transportation vehicle. 1. An apparatus for use in an observer transportation vehicle for enhancing the field of view of the driver of the observer transportation vehicle with supplementary information , the apparatus comprising:a display unit upon which supplementary information is depicted;one or more cameras and/or RADAR or LIDAR sensor for observing the surroundings of the transportation vehicle; anda computation unit for evaluating a number of recorded images for object detection and for computing a display of the detected object on the display unit in response to establishment that the detected object is of potential significance,wherein the computation unit computes the display so the relation to the real object is emphasized in the field of view of the driver by the depicted object being visually highlighted in an environmentally synchronous state with respect to the real object.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a communication module via which the flash rate and/or the phase of the flash process for the detected object is communicated to the apparatus via an X-to-vehicle communication in one or more environment synchronization messages. ...

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Номер записи: 98
03-01-2019 дата публикации

VISION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20190001889A1
Автор: Diessner Horst D., Gieseke Achim, Ihlenburg Joern, Koppe Andreas, Mahmoud Hossam
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A vehicular vision system includes front, rear, driver-side camera and passenger-side cameras each having a respective field of view exterior of the vehicle. Each of the cameras connects with a central video/image processor via a respective mono coaxial cable. Image data captured by the imaging sensor of each camera is carried as captured to the central video/image processor via said the respective mono coaxial cable as a Low Voltage Differential Signal (LVDS). The central video/image processor generates an output provided to a video display device of the vehicle, with the video display device having a video display screen viewable by a driver of the vehicle. The video display screen is operable to display a birds-eye view of an area around the vehicle. The birds-eye view of the area around the vehicle is derived, at least in part, from image data captured by the imaging sensors of the cameras. 1. A vehicular vision system , said vehicular vision system comprising:a plurality of cameras disposed at a vehicle equipped with said vehicular vision system, each having a respective field of view exterior of the vehicle;said plurality of cameras comprising a front camera disposed at a front portion of the equipped vehicle, said front camera comprising an imaging sensor comprising an array of a plurality of photosensor elements arranged in multiple columns and multiple rows, the imaging sensor of said front camera having a forward field of view exterior of the equipped vehicle and operable to capture image data;said plurality of cameras comprising a rear camera disposed at a rear portion of the equipped vehicle, said rear camera comprising an imaging sensor comprising an array of a plurality of photosensor elements arranged in multiple columns and multiple rows, the imaging sensor of said rear camera having a rearward field of view exterior of the equipped vehicle and operable to capture image data;said plurality of cameras comprising a driver-side camera disposed at a ...

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Номер записи: 99
03-01-2019 дата публикации

EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20190001895A1
Автор: Huizen Gregory A., Peterson Kenneth C.
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A vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror head and a mounting base, with the mirror head having a mirror casing and a reflective element, and with the mounting base configured for attachment at a vehicle. A camera module is disposed at the mirror head and includes a camera having a field of view and operable to capture image data. The camera module is extendable and retractable relative to the mirror casing. With the camera module retracted, the camera module is oriented such that the field of view of the camera encompasses a blind spot region at least at the body side of the vehicle. With the camera module retracted, an inboard limit of the field of view of the camera partially overlaps an outboard limit of a field of view provided to a driver of the vehicle by the reflective element. 1. An exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle , said exterior rearview mirror assembly comprising:a mirror head and a mounting base;wherein said mirror head comprises a mirror casing and a reflective element;wherein said mounting base is configured for attachment of said exterior rearview mirror assembly at a body side of an equipped vehicle;a camera module disposed at said mirror head;said camera module comprising a camera having a field of view and operable to capture image data;wherein said camera module is extendable and retractable relative to said mirror casing;wherein said camera module is extendable and retractable via a mechanism that extends and retracts said camera module and that pivots said camera module about a vertical pivot axis;wherein, with said camera module retracted and with said exterior rearview mirror assembly attached at the equipped vehicle, said camera module is oriented such that the field of view of said camera encompasses a blind spot region at least at the body side of the equipped vehicle;wherein, with said camera module retracted and with said exterior rearview mirror assembly attached at the equipped vehicle, an inboard ...

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Номер записи: 100