A rainwater detection device for detecting rainwater is provided. The rainwater detection device includes: a panel having a surface; rainwater sensing wires on the surface; and a rainwater sensor (i) physically connected with the rainwater sensing wires without an electrical connection if a condition is unsatisfied and (ii) physically and electrically connected with the rainwater sensing wires if the condition is satisfied; wherein a first wire, one of the rainwater sensing wires, is separated from a second wire, another of the rainwater sensing wires, by an interval, without contacting each other and wherein the rainwater sensing wires are connected to opposite polarity of an electrode connected with the rainwater sensor, and wherein the condition is that a first state where no current flows between the first and the second wires is changed to a second state where current flows between the first and the second wires due to the rainwater.

A vehicle and a method for controlling a body thereof are provided. The vehicle may include a processor, and non-transitory memory storing instructions executed by the processor. The processor may be configured to determine a first operation mode of a convenience device based on external environment information obtained by a sensor device when converting to an autonomous driving state; determine a second operation mode of the convenience device based on an input of a convenience device manipulator; compare the first operation mode with the second operation mode; and control the convenience device in the first operation mode or the second operation mode based on a comparison result.

In certain example embodiments, moisture sensors, defoggers, etc., and/or related methods, are provided. More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to moisture sensors and/or defoggers that may be used in various applications such as, for example, refrigerator/freezer merchandisers, vehicle windows, building windows, etc. When condensation or moisture is detected, an appropriate action may be taken (e.g., actuating windshield wipers, turning on a defroster, triggering the heating of a merchandiser door or window, etc.). Bayesian approaches optionally may be implemented in certain example embodiments in an attempt to improve moisture detection accuracy. For instance, models of various types of disturbances may be developed and, based on live data and a priori information known about the model, a probability of the model being accurate is calculated. If a threshold value is met, the model may be considered a match and, optionally, a corresponding appropriate action may be taken.

A vehicle and a method for controlling a body thereof are provided. The vehicle may include a processor, and non-transitory memory storing instructions executed by the processor. The processor may be configured to determine a first operation mode of a convenience device based on external environment information obtained by a sensor device when converting to an autonomous driving state; determine a second operation mode of the convenience device based on an input of a convenience device manipulator; compare the first operation mode with the second operation mode; and control the convenience device in the first operation mode or the second operation mode based on a comparison result.

In certain example embodiments, moisture sensors, defoggers, etc., and/or related methods, are provided, More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to moisture sensors and/or defoggers that may be used in various applications such as, for example, refrigerator/freezer merchandisers, vehicle windows, building windows, etc. When condensation or moisture is detected, an appropriate action may be taken (e.g., actuating windshield wipers, turning on a defroster, triggering the heating of a merchandiser door or window, etc.). Bayesian approaches optionally, may be implemented in certain example embodiments in an attempt to improve moisture detection accuracy. For instance, models of various types of disturbances may be developed and, based on live data and a priori information known about the model, a probability of the model being accurate is calculated. If a threshold value is met, the model may be considered a match and, optionally, a corresponding appropriate action may be taken.

A rain sensor includes: a substrate, a first sensor that is disposed on a first surface of the substrate and that senses a sound signal; a second sensor disposed on a second surface of the substrate and attached to windshield glass of the vehicle to sense a capacitance change; and a processor that determines precipitation, based on at least one of the sound signal or the capacitance change.

The disclosure relates to detecting and clearing debris from a sensor window. For instance, a system may include the sensor window and one or more processors. The sensor window may include a transparent thin film conductor. The one or more processors may be configured to identify a change in capacitance using the transparent thin film conductor, detect debris on the sensor window using the change in capacitance, and activate a cleaning system in order to clear the detected debris from the sensor window.

Various embodiments of the present technology may provide methods and apparatus for a capacitive sensor configured to detect rain. The capacitive sensor may be integrated within an interior surface of a laminated glass structure comprising an adhesive interlayer disposed between two glass layers. The capacitive sensor electrodes may be arranged in a variety of configurations between the two glass layers. The capacitive sensor may be used with a printed circuit board that is configured to electrically couple to the capacitive sensor electrodes.

A cleaning device of which droplet removal efficiency is enhanced is disclosed. The cleaning device comprises a substrate and multi layers disposed sequentially on the substrate. Here, each of the layers includes an electrode and a dielectric layer covering the electrode, and a droplet formed on a surface of the cleaning device is removable when a voltage is applied to the electrode.

Various embodiments of the present technology may provide methods and apparatus for a capacitive sensor configured to detect rain. The capacitive sensor may provide a reception electrode in communication with a drive electrode to form an electric field and a ground electrode surrounding the reception and drive electrodes. The ground electrode may couple the rain to a ground potential resulting in a decrease in the capacitance of the capacitive sensor.