公开(公告)号：US20230155399A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-18

申请号：US18098491

申请日：2023-01-18

Applicant: Textron Innovations Inc.

Inventor： Luke Anthony O'Hara ,  Arthur James Harvey

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B60L53/36 ,  B60L58/12

CPC classification number: H02J7/0029 ,  B60L53/36 ,  B60L58/12 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/0297 ,  H02J7/0045 ,  H02J7/0047 ,  B60L2200/22 ,  B60L2240/36 ,  G05D2201/0204 ,  H02J7/00045 ,  H02J7/00306

Abstract: A charge control system includes a lithium battery configured to provide lithium battery power to a set of electrical loads, a user signaling device, and control circuitry coupled with the lithium battery and the user signaling device. The control circuitry is operative to: (A) detect availability of charge from an external charger, (B) in response to detection of the availability of charge from the external charger and prior to controlling the external charger to adjust the amount of charge stored by the lithium battery, perform a set of pre-charging assessment operations, and (C) based on the set of pre-charging assessment operations, provide a user notification via the user signaling device, the user notification indicating whether the lithium battery is properly setup for charge adjustment. When the user signaling device generates the user notification, the user is informed that the utility vehicle is properly connected to the external charger.

公开(公告)号：US20190087672A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-21

申请号：US15709832

申请日：2017-09-20

Applicant: TuSimple

Inventor： Yijie WANG ,  Ligeng ZHU ,  Panqu WANG ,  Pengfei CHEN

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/62 ,  G06K9/20 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: G06K9/00825 ,  B60Y2200/11 ,  B60Y2200/12 ,  B60Y2200/143 ,  B60Y2200/22 ,  B60Y2200/252 ,  B60Y2200/30 ,  B60Y2200/51 ,  B60Y2200/52 ,  B60Y2200/86 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D2201/0201 ,  G05D2201/0204 ,  G05D2201/0208 ,  G05D2201/0213 ,  G06K9/00718 ,  G06K9/00805 ,  G06K9/209 ,  G06K9/6256 ,  G06K9/6288 ,  G06K2209/21

Abstract: A system method for detecting taillight signals of a vehicle using a convolutional neural network is disclosed. A particular embodiment includes: receiving a plurality of images from one or more image-generating devices; generating a frame for each of the plurality of images; generating a ground truth, wherein the ground truth includes a labeled image with one of the following taillight status conditions for a right or left taillight signal of the vehicle: (1) an invisible right or left taillight signal, (2) a visible but not illuminated right or left taillight signal, and (3) a visible and illuminated right or left taillight signal; creating a first dataset including the labeled images corresponding to the plurality of images, the labeled images including one or more of the taillight status conditions of the right or left taillight signal; and creating a second dataset including at least one pair of portions of the plurality of images, wherein the at least one pair of portions of the plurality of the images are in temporal succession.

公开(公告)号：US20180257667A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-13

申请号：US15853929

申请日：2017-12-25

Applicant: Yamaha Motor Power Products Kabushiki Kaisha

Inventor： Yoshinori YOSHII ,  Takahiro NAKAMURA ,  Akihisa TOMINAGA ,  Nobuya ISHIKAWA

IPC: B60W50/10 ,  B60W50/12 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W10/18 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: B60W50/10 ,  B60W10/18 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W50/12 ,  B60W2540/10 ,  B60W2540/12 ,  B60W2540/18 ,  B60W2550/40 ,  G05D1/0061 ,  G05D1/0259 ,  G05D1/0265 ,  G05D2201/0204

Abstract: A self-driving vehicle includes a plurality of operation members for the driver to operate and a controller. The plurality of operation members includes a steering operation member, a brake operation member, and an accelerating operation member. The controller has, as control modes thereof, an automatic operation mode and a manual operation mode. The operation member that is predefined as a trigger for the shift from the automatic operation mode to the manual operation mode differs depending on states of the vehicle in the automatic operation mode. The self-driving vehicle enables the driver to shift the control mode from the automatic operation mode to the manual operation mode with a simple operation.

公开(公告)号：US20180173223A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-21

申请号：US15900363

申请日：2018-02-20

Applicant: Lemmings LLC

Inventor： Dennis W. Doane ,  Rick M. Doane ,  Timothy L. Doane ,  Shea P. Doane ,  Robert T. Nicola ,  Kenneth M. Burns

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G08G1/16 ,  G05D1/02 ,  A63B55/60 ,  G01C21/20

CPC classification number: G05D1/0044 ,  A63B55/61 ,  B60W30/08 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0238 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0278 ,  G05D2201/0204 ,  G08G1/16

Abstract: A autonomous robotic golf caddy which is capable of following a portable receiver at a pre-determined distance, and which is capable of sensing a potential impending collision with an object in its path and stop prior to said potential impending collision.

公开(公告)号：US20180120835A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-03

申请号：US15832978

申请日：2017-12-06

Applicant: Lemmings LLC

Inventor： Dennis W. Doane ,  Rick M. Doane ,  Timothy L. Doane ,  Shea P. Doane ,  Robert T. Nicola ,  Kenneth M. Burns

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G08G1/16 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G01C21/20

CPC classification number: G01C21/20 ,  A63B55/61 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0278 ,  G05D2201/0204 ,  G08G1/16

Abstract: A autonomous robotic golf caddy which is capable of following a portable receiver at a pre-determined distance, and which is capable of sensing a potential impending collision with an object in its path and stop prior to said potential impending collision.

公开(公告)号：US20170050659A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-23

申请号：US15118731

申请日：2015-02-11

Applicant: KADDYMATIC INC.

Inventor： Matteo Cardano ,  Domenico Guida

IPC: B62B5/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B62D5/04 ,  B62B3/12

CPC classification number: B62B5/0069 ,  B62B3/12 ,  B62B5/0036 ,  B62B5/0076 ,  B62B2202/404 ,  B62D5/046 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0231 ,  G05D2201/0204

Abstract: A control apparatus for a self-moving cart is disclosed, in particular a golf caddy, comprising at least a speed control of a motor onboard the cart and a logical control unit which adjusts said speed control of said motor based on the relative position of a reference user, furthermore comprising a proximity detection device meant to face the rear side of the cart, with respect to the travelling direction, so as to detect a relative distance with respect to a user following the cart, said logical control unit being configured so as to determine said speed control depending on said detected relative distance so that it is maintained in a tolerance range defined by a maximum distance and a minimum distance, wherein said minimum distance is such as to enable the user to operatively reach on/off means of said apparatus meant to be installed onboard said cart.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于自动推车的控制装置，特别是高尔夫球盒，其包括至少对车上的马达的速度控制和逻辑控制单元，该逻辑控制单元基于相对位置调整所述马达的所述速度控制 参考用户，还包括相对于所述行进方向面向所述推车的后侧的接近检测装置，以便检测相对于所述购物车之后的用户的相对距离，所述逻辑控制单元被配置为 以根据所述检测到的相对距离来确定所述速度控制，使得其保持在由最大距离和最小距离限定的公差范围内，其中所述最小距离使得用户能够操作地到达所述第一距离和/ 意图安装在所述车上的装置。

公开(公告)号：US08905175B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-09

申请号：US13740498

申请日：2013-01-14

Applicant: Tung Thih Electronic Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Chen-Hui Chang ,  Yu-Hsin Liu ,  Shun-Lin Kuo ,  Shih-Tsung Chiang

IPC: B62D1/24 ,  A63B55/08

CPC classification number: A63B55/57 ,  A63B55/61 ,  B62B5/0076 ,  B62B2202/404 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0204 ,  Y10S280/05

Abstract: A remote-controlled electric golf bag cart has a remote control, a support frame, an antenna set and a control module. The remote control transmits a distance measurement signal. The support frame has a wheel assembly, a golf bag stand and a motor assembly mounted thereon. The antenna set and the control module are mounted on the support frame. The antenna set receives the distance measurement signal. The control module determines an orientation and a distance of the remote control according to the distance measurement signal received by the antenna set, and drives the motor assembly to move the support frame forward toward the remote control, making the support follow a user having the remote control and preventing other in-field persons and obstacles from affecting the support frame to follow the remote control.

Abstract translation: 遥控电动高尔夫球包车具有遥控器，支架，天线组和控制模块。 遥控器发送距离测量信号。 支撑框架具有安装在其上的轮组件，高尔夫球袋架和马达组件。 天线组和控制模块安装在支撑架上。 天线组接收距离测量信号。 控制模块根据天线组接收到的距离测量信号确定遥控器的方向和距离，并驱动电机组件将支撑框架向前移动到遥控器，使支架跟随具有遥控器的用户 控制和防止其他现场人员和障碍物影响支持框架以跟踪遥控。

公开(公告)号：US07818090B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-19

申请号：US11274207

申请日：2005-11-16

Applicant: Tamao Okamoto

Inventor： Tamao Okamoto

IPC: G05B19/04 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0278 ,  G05D1/024 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D2201/0204

Abstract: A method of controlling movement of a mobile robot for realizing safe and appropriate accompanying behavior to follow an accompanied target includes detecting at least a position of the accompanied target, and controlling the movement of the mobile robot, based on the detected position of the accompanied target, so that the mobile robot moves along a path that is parallel to a moving direction of the accompanied target.

Abstract translation: 控制移动机器人的移动以实现遵循伴随目标的安全和适当的伴随行为的方法包括基于检测到的伴随目标的位置来检测伴随的目标的至少一个位置以及控制移动机器人的移动 ，使得移动机器人沿着与所伴随的目标的移动方向平行的路径移动。

公开(公告)号：US20100138081A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-03

申请号：US12601436

申请日：2008-05-26

Applicant: Angelo Doukas ,  Nick Fondas

Inventor： Angelo Doukas ,  Nick Fondas

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  G01S13/58 ,  G01S15/00 ,  G01S13/00 ,  G01S13/08

CPC classification number: G01S3/42 ,  G01S1/04 ,  G05D1/0257 ,  G05D2201/0204 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q3/02

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method of controlling a vehicle. The method includes the steps of: Providing a transmitter arranged to transmit in the microwave frequency range; providing a receiving means on the vehicle, receiving the signal, and calculating the azimuth of the transmitter with respect to the vehicle. The vehicle is controlled based on the calculated azimuth.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种控制车辆的系统和方法。 该方法包括以下步骤：提供布置成在微波频率范围内传输的发射机; 在车辆上提供接收装置，接收信号，以及计算发射机相对于车辆的方位角。 基于计算出的方位来控制车辆。

公开(公告)号：US20070233339A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-04

申请号：US11758702

申请日：2007-06-06

Applicant: David Wehrlen ,  Joseph Hill ,  David Mullinix

Inventor： David Wehrlen ,  Joseph Hill ,  David Mullinix

IPC: G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0278 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/0297 ,  G05D2201/0204

Abstract: Golf cart movements at a golf course are controlled by a limited access controller that compares a golf cart's GPS-determined position against a limited access map to restrict performance of inputs by the golf cart's driver to the golf cart's motor under predetermined conditions, such as if a golf cart enters or has a predetermined likelihood of entering a limited access area. The limited access controller inhibits motor responses, such as by preventing motor operation, limiting available motor speeds, or allowing motor operation only in a vector that removes the golf cart from the limited access area, such as operation in reverse. Golf carts of a golf course communicate with a base station that updates the limited access map by defining limited access area perimeters and allowable actions within a limited access area and that directly commands allowable motor operations. For example, golf carts are prohibited from entering green areas, are restricted to golf cart paths during cart-path-only periods, and are restricted to reduced speeds in driving hazard areas.

Abstract translation: 高尔夫球场上的高尔夫球车运动由有限的进入控制器控制，该控制器将高尔夫球车的GPS确定位置与有限的访问地图进行比较，以在预定条件下限制高尔夫球车的驾驶员对高尔夫球车的马达的输入的性能，例如 高尔夫球车进入或具有进入有限进入区域的预定可能性。 有限的进入控制器例如通过防止电动机操作，限制可用的电动机速度或只允许电动机操作仅在有限的接入区域中移除高尔夫球的矢量（例如相反的操作）来阻止电动机响应。 高尔夫球场的高尔夫球车与基站通信，所述基站通过限定有限的接入区域周边和限制的接入区域内的可允许的动作并且直接命令允许的电动机操作来更新受限访问映射。 例如，高尔夫球车被禁止进入绿色区域，仅限于在仅仅车时段期间的高尔夫球车路径，并且限制在驾驶危险区域中降低的速度。