Patent classifications
B60L2250/22
Rider detection systems
An electric vehicle may comprise a board including deck portions each configured to receive a foot of a rider, and a wheel assembly disposed between the deck portions. A motor assembly may be mounted to the board and configured to propel the electric vehicle using the wheel assembly. At least one orientation sensor may be configured to measure orientation information of the board, and at least one pressure-sensing transducer may be configured to determine rider presence information. A motor controller may be configured to receive the orientation information and the rider presence information, and to cause the motor assembly to propel the electric vehicle based on the orientation and presence information.
Vehicle rider detection using strain gauges
An electric vehicle may include a board having two deck portions each configured to receive a foot of a rider, and a wheel assembly disposed between the deck portions. A motor assembly may drive the wheel assembly in response to board orientation and rider presence information. A rider detection mechanism may include one or more strain gauges, and may be configured to detect rider presence and rider weight information. A responsiveness of the motor may be automatically adjusted based on the rider weight information.
CHARGING COVER CONTROL METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE, AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE
The present disclosure discloses a charging cover control method and device for an electric vehicle, and an electric vehicle. Whether there is a user approaching a charging cover is determined by detecting a biological signal; and after the biological signal is detected, an image of the front of the charging cover is collected and matched with a pre-stored set gesture image. When the gesture matching is successful, it means that the user currently performs a specific gesture action controlling the charging cover, and at this time, the charging cover is automatically controlled to be opened or closed, without the complicated steps such as manually operating the charging cover by the user, and the charging convenience is improved.
WIRELESS CHARGING DEVICE, WIRELESS CHARGING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM
A wireless charging device includes: a power transmitter that wirelessly transmits power to a power receiver included in an electric moving body; a moving mechanism that moves the power transmitter, a detection unit that detects a stop position of the moving body; an acquisition unit that acquires information indicating a type of the moving body; an identification unit that identifies an attachment position of the power receiver based on the type; and a charge control unit that controls the moving mechanism based on the stop position and the attachment position to cause the power transmitter to approach the power receiver.
Personal mobility and method of controlling the same
A personal mobility includes first and second test voltage sources, first and second switches, a ground, a first sensor, a second sensor obtaining weight information of a user, and a controller to: based on startup of the personal mobility, measure a first voltage applied to the first switch provided between the first test voltage source and the ground through the first sensor and a second voltage applied to the second switch provided between the second test voltage source and the ground, assign the user to one of predetermined groups based on the weight information, and based on a case in which at least one of the first or second voltage is greater than or equal to a reference value by comparing the first and second voltages with the reference value previously allocated to a group to which the user is assigned among the plurality of predetermined groups, control alarm device to provide a warning alarm to the user.
INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD
An information processing apparatus includes a processor. The processor is configured to estimate whether a fellow passenger is included in occupants of a vehicle, when the fellow passenger is included in the occupants, acquire information relating to a driver of the vehicle and information relating to the fellow passenger, estimate a relationship between the driver and the fellow passenger based on the acquired information, and select a control relating to traveling of the vehicle according to the relationship.
CHARGING CONTROL METHOD, ELECTRIC VEHICLE, AND CHARGING APPARATUS USING THE SAME
A charging control method is provided for an electric vehicle (EV) receiving a power from a charging apparatus. The method includes detecting a signal from an implanted medical device (IMD) and determining a limitation on a charging output based on whether the signal from the IMD is detected. Information related to the limitation on the charging output is then transmitted to the charging apparatus which provides power to the electric vehicle.
ELECTRIC CONVENIENCE VEHICLE (ECV) WITH CONTROL AND COMMUNICATIONS UNIT
One embodiment of an electronics convenience vehicle (ECV) may include a frame, a plurality of wheels configured to support and move the frame, a seat supported by said frame, a steering mechanism disposed toward a front portion of the ECV, a motor configured to cause at least one wheel to be propelled forward, propelled backward, or to remain in a fixed position, a throttle, when activated in a first position, causes said motor to propel said at least one wheel in a forward direction, when activated in a second position, causes said motor to propel said at least one wheel in a reverse direction, at least one sensor directed to detect objects in front of a direction of travel of the ECV, and a control and communications unit (CCU) disposed in front of said seat, and configured to receive said sense signals and to control operations of said motor.
Apparatus, method and article for authentication, security and control of power storage devices, such as batteries
A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collect, charge and distribute portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). To charge, the machines employ electrical current from an external source, such as the electrical grid or an electrical service of an installation location. By default, each portable electrical energy storage device is disabled from accepting a charge unless it receives authentication information from an authorized collection, charging and distribution machine, other authorized charging device, or other authorized device that transmits the authentication credentials. Also, by default, each portable electrical energy storage device is disabled from releasing energy unless it receives authentication information from an external device to which it will provide power, such as a vehicle or other authorization device.
ELECTRONIC DEVICE, MANIPULATION METHOD FOR OBJECT SYSTEM, AND MANIPULATION PROGRAM
An electronic device according to an embodiment includes a display control unit, a detection unit, and an instruction unit. The display control unit displays a first user interface related to start of actuation of a target system, or a second user interface related to a function other than the start of actuation of the target system on a touch panel. The detection unit detects an operation of the first user interface or the second user interface. The instruction unit transmits an instruction signal according to the detected operation to the target system. A first time interval from an operation of the first user interface to a transmission of a first instruction signal for the start of actuation is longer than a second time interval from an operation of the second user interface to a transmission of a second instruction signal for the other function.