G07C5/0825

Augmented reality and wearable technology for vehicle service

An environment association system (“EAS”) comprising: a processor and a memory; an object recognition process configured to identify objects within images, the objects including one or more of a vehicle, a vehicle lift, a vehicle repair tool, and an alignment fixture; and an EAS interface configured to communicate with a user device, the user device comprising a camera and a display; wherein the processor is configured to: determine, for at least one object in the set of objects, create a virtual overlay for the image based on the position of the at least one object within the image and a virtual marking associated with the at least one object; and provide the virtual overlay to the user device, wherein the virtual overlay is configured to cause the user device to simultaneously display the image and the virtual overlay via the display. The system provides information about the alignment of lifting points of the object with lifting members.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SENSOR-BASED OPERATOR FATIGUE MANAGEMENT
20230211789 · 2023-07-06 ·

A system for monitoring a fatigue level of an operator of a vehicle includes a sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a physiological state of the operator; a display for the operator; and a controller to: receive, from the sensor, the signal; determine the fatigue level of the operator by analyzing the received signal using an algorithm developed using operator fatigue statistics; generate a real-time fatigue report for the operator based on the determined fatigue level of the operator; transmit the generated real-time fatigue report to the display for the operator for display to the operator, and a display for a dispatcher for the vehicle for display to the dispatcher; generate an anonymized version of the real-time fatigue report; and transmit the anonymized version of the real-time fatigue report to a cloud for access by remote users.

System and Method of Seamless Transfer to Remote Certified Diagnostic Tool
20230215223 · 2023-07-06 ·

A system and method for performing service actions on a vehicle according to a ruleset. The ruleset classifies serviceable conditions of the vehicle according to rules defined within the ruleset. A diagnostic tool is utilized to perform the service actions and is configured to establish data communication with other diagnostic devices that the rules indicate may be required for a certified service action. After the completion of the service actions, certified repair results are generated indicating successful completion of the service action.

System and Method of Seamless Transfer to Remote Certified Diagnostic Tool
20230215222 · 2023-07-06 ·

A system and method for performing service actions on a vehicle according to a ruleset. The ruleset classifies serviceable conditions of the vehicle according to rules defined within the ruleset. A diagnostic tool is utilized to perform the service actions and is configured to establish data communication with other diagnostic devices that the rules indicate may be required for a certified service action. After the completion of the service actions, certified repair results are generated indicating successful completion of the service action.

Information processing device, information processing method, mobile terminal, and storage medium

An information processing device mounted on a vehicle includes a processor configured to: send abnormality occurrence information to a predetermined server through a first communication unit when an occurrence of an abnormality is detected in the vehicle, the abnormality occurrence information indicating the occurrence of the abnormality, the first communication unit being mounted on the vehicle and configured to perform communication via a base station using a first communication method; and send a proxy sending request to a terminal around the vehicle through a second communication unit when communication with the predetermined server cannot be performed through the first communication unit, the proxy sending request being a request to send the abnormality occurrence information to the predetermined server in proxy mode, the second communication unit being mounted on the vehicle and configured to perform communication using a second communication method that allows for terminal-to-terminal direct communication.

Systems for lighting animation to display vehicle condition

A method to utilize an animation feature of a vehicle lighting member includes receiving, by a controller, sensor data indicative of a vehicle condition, determining a vehicle condition type from the sensor data, generating a control signal to control the animation feature of the vehicle lighting member based on the vehicle condition type, and controlling the animation feature of the vehicle lighting member to visually illustrate the vehicle condition type.

METHOD OF DIAGNOSING JUDDER DETECTION MODULE
20230005306 · 2023-01-05 · ·

A method for diagnosing whether or not a judder detection module mounted on a vehicle is operating normally includes receiving a diagnosis request requesting that the judder detection module of the vehicle be diagnosed; preparing for an execution environment for diagnosis of the judder detection module; activating the judder detection module; forcibly generating judder in the vehicle; and determining whether or not the judder detection module operates.

STEERING DEVICE DETECTING THE AIRTIGHTNESS OF ROAD WHEEL ACTUATOR
20230001982 · 2023-01-05 ·

A steering device detecting airtightness of a road wheel actuator is proposed. The road wheel actuator includes a body unit, a motor unit connected to the body unit, and a controller connected to the motor unit. The controller checks an airtight state of a housing and bellows surrounding the body unit, the motor unit, and the controller.

ELEVATION BASED MACHINE LOCALIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

A machine localization system includes a work machine including an extendable implement, a first pressure sensor coupled to the work machine, a second pressure sensor located at a known elevation, and a computing system operably coupled to the work machine, the first pressure sensor, and the second pressure sensor. The computing system is configured to receive a first pressure measurement from the first pressure sensor and a second pressure measurement from the second pressure sensor, determine a maximum operating height of the extendable implement based on a difference between the first pressure measurement and the second pressure measurement, and configure the extendable implement to not exceed the maximum operating height.

Computer-readable storage medium, and fault detection method and apparatus

The present disclosure relates to a computer-readable storage medium, and a fault detection method and apparatus. The method includes: obtaining first data of tire pressure sensors of a vehicle in a stopping state and a running state; and performing fault detection according to the first data of the tire pressure sensors in the stopping state and/or the running state, and outputting a fault detection result. According to the solutions provided in the present disclosure, a fault type and a fault source can be quickly and accurately positioned, so that maintenance personnel perform fault maintenance quickly and safely, thereby reducing the costs of maintenance and detection, and effectively improving the efficiency and accuracy of fault detection.