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A method for influencing the load on a driver while driving a motor vehicle, in which a workload is determined from physiological driver data detected by sensors, and to an apparatus for carrying out the method. The load or the workload on the driver is kept in an optimum workload range and brought back to this optimum range if there is any discrepancy, thus ensuring an optimum driver performance level and attention level. For this purpose, vehicle systems are driven as a function of the detected workload value in such a way that the driver is influenced via his visual, auditory or tactile sense channels in such a way that his workload value returns to a value in the optimum workload range.

A fork-lift truck includes a load carrier, a first optical detector, an optical analysing unit, and a second optical detector. The analysing unit receives and analyses information from the second optical detector, wherein the first and second optical detector are movable together with the load carrier, and the first optical detector is positioned in relation to the load carrier, such that a first field of view includes at least a part of the load carrier and an extension of the load carrier. The second optical detector is positioned, such that a second field of view includes a predetermined volume above the load carrier The position and orientation of the second detector is calibrated in relation to a predetermined position on the fork-lift truck, in case one or more objects are positioned in the predetermined volume, at least one three-dimensional relative position can be determined.

A taxiway approach advisory system. The system may include a computer-readable memory containing runway information and a processor in data communication with the memory. The processor may include a component for ascertaining the altitude of an aircraft, a component for ascertaining the location of the aircraft, a component for accessing runway information from the memory and determining if the aircraft is within a pre-determined runway envelope based on the altitude and location, and a component for issuing an indication if the aircraft is not within the pre-determined runway envelope.

A highly precise clock synchronization apparatus in a real-time locating system (RTLS), includes an optical transmitting/receiving unit for receiving a clock information frame from a clock synchronization server, converting the received clock information frame in series-parallel, and transmitting/receiving the clock information data and the clock information; an offset estimation unit for detecting a preamble signal and a clock information signal from he series-parallel converted clock information frame, calculating a phase difference value by comparing the detected preamble signal with the detected clock information signal, and outputting an offset value based on the calculated phase difference value; and a clock synchronization unit for updating a local clock value to a time of the clock synchronization server based on the offset value and the clock information frame.

A system for treatment of gait disorders includes an external device in the form of a pulse generator (4) with an integrated rechargeable battery and a device adapted to be implanted in the human body. The system features an external to the body placed antenna (3) for the inductive link between the external device and the implanted device. This antenna further incorporates an additional secondary coil (24), for inductively charging the battery in the pulse generator. The fixture on the antenna for mounting the antenna on the skin of the person is reused for being received in a charger fixture (20) on the charger, containing the primary coil (22) for the transfer of charging power.

An occupant protection device which causes less discomfort to an occupant after danger is avoided. When danger is detected (estimated collision time t is less than t1), a seat is adjusted to set the inclination angle of a seatback within a predetermined appropriate range. After that, when the danger is avoided, the inclination angle of the seatback is adjusted a predetermined amount so that the occupant is separated from a seat belt. This eliminates situations in which the tension of the seat belt is kept increased even after the danger is avoided, and as a result, discomfort to the occupant is suppressed.

Embodiments of the invention provide a method and apparatus for indicating aircraft height relative to an obstruction in a terrain awareness warning system. The method includes receiving data indicative of geographic features of an obstruction, lateral distance of the geographic feature from an aircraft, height and flight path of the aircraft, calculating a projected height of the aircraft at the location of the obstruction using the data, generating a result signal, and displaying a colored indication on a display screen based on the result signal. The apparatus includes inputs for signals from instruments measuring height, flight path, and location of an aircraft, as well as an input for an instrument providing information about geographic features of terrain surrounding the aircraft. The apparatus includes a means for employing the signals to calculate an effective height of the aircraft relative to the terrain, and a screen display for graphically displaying the results of the calculation.

A fabric which meets the high visibility standards of ANSI/ISEA 107 2004 or CSA Z-96 is disclosed. Yarn used in the fabric includes Aramid-based fibers and fibers that are capable of being dyed to meet the high visibility standards. The fibers may be selected and/or positioned so that the standards of ASTM D4108-87 and/or ASTM F1506 are met. The fabric may be used for safety garments

An accelerator pedal device includes at least one pedal element that can be moved about the center of rotation of a gas pedal, opposite a base element, and which has at least one retraction element, and at least one damper element to dampen the pedal actuation movement and the pedal retraction movement of the pedal element. A control unit is provided, connected to a sensor element, which controls the motor unit as follows:

• • a) sensing, through the control sensor element, a condition that deviates from the prescribed normal condition;
  • b) switching on the motor unit that generates a motor counterforce that acts upon the pedal element in addition to the damping force of the damper element; and
  • c) switching off the motor unit when the prescribed normal condition is sensed by the control sensor element.

A transmissive display apparatus allows see-through observation in which video light and outside light are superimposed on each other for visual recognition of the superimposed light and further allows a light control shade to control the outside light by changing the outside light transmittance of the light control shade in accordance with a change in quantity of the outside light. In this case, in particular, when a decrease in the outside light quantity is detected with an outside light sensor, which is the outside light detection section, a light quantity control section of a primary control section performs quick response control in which the transmittance of the light control shade is quickly adjusted (outside light quantity is controlled).

The present invention relates to a device and a method for braking, and a vehicle comprising the same. The present invention has an effect of easily releasing a braking force of a parking brake by switching between a first state, in which first and second lines of a service brake are connected and first and second lines of the parking brake are connected, and a second state, in which the first line of the service brake and the second line of the parking brake are connected.

Pedal and cleat assemblies are described. The pedal has first and second retainers biased to an engagement position for coupling the cleat. The cleat comprises first and second portions configured to be secured by the first and second retainers. The second portion has first and second urging surfaces. Either one or both of the first and second retainers is/are urged to permit the first and second portions to be secured by the first and second retainers. Either one or both of the first and second retainers is/are urged to permit the secured second portion to be released from the second retainer when a force or contact is applied by the second urging surface onto a lateral surface of the second retainer. At least one of the second urging surface and the lateral surface of the second retainer is made of a material having a measure of hardness that is greater than hardened steel. Preferably, the material is a carbide.

In a start-up mode (MS), at a start instant (t3, t13), a power converter (11) starts operating. After a predetermined period of time (T2, T12) from the start instant (t3, t13) it is checked whether the output voltage (Vo) of the power converter (11) has a desired value or not. If not, a protection mode (M3) is entered, otherwise the normal operating mode (M2) is entered. During the normal operating mode (M2), it is checked whether a drop in the output voltage (Vo) occurs. If yes, firstly, the power converter (11) is brought into the offmode (M1). Secondly, the power converter (11) is brought into the start-up mode (MS). If, after the restart, the output voltage (Vo) has the desired value, the earlier detected drop of the output voltage (Vo) was most likely due to a drop of the mains voltage (Vm) at the input of the power converter (11) and the normal operating mode (M2) can be resumed. If, after the restart, the output voltage (Vo) does not have the desired value, the earlier detected drop of the output voltage (Vo) was most likely due to a failure and the protection mode (M3) is entered. Now, the power converter (11) is not allowed to enter the start-up mode (MS) at all, or only after a relatively long period of time.

A remote control is powered by multiple batteries connected in series. The remote control includes a voltage comparison circuit configured to compare a midpoint voltage from a node connecting two of the batteries to a reference voltage. The remote control is able to determine if there is a non-uniform drain rate in the batteries based on the comparison.

A communication device for a vehicle is described, having a recording apparatus for recording the surroundings of the vehicle and a signaling apparatus. Also included is a controller for controlling the signaling apparatus as a function of the recorded surroundings. The signaling apparatus sends a recording signal formed corresponding to the recorded surroundings, to the surroundings. Also described is a corresponding communication method, a corresponding computer program, a corresponding vehicle, and a corresponding communication system.