Toyota patents steering wheel that expands to alert driver

Toyota patents steering wheel that expands to alert driver

Toyota patents steering wheel that expands in thickness to alert driver. The steering wheel expands and contracts at strategic moments to alert the driver of potential dangers ahead. In short, an inflated wheel means correct lane position, while a deflated wheel on either side signals wandering. (Source- driving)

General Motors files a patent application for a video game that could work while driving

General Motors filed a patent application for a video game that could work while driving or when the vehicle is parked. A user would activate the game while driving, and the vehicle’s various sensors would combine their data to create a virtual representation of the surroundings. The display could be a screen in the car. (Source- motor1)

Garmin’s patent shows that new charging technology that will benefit solar watches

Garmin’s patent describes a smartwatch with an OLED display that can absorb solar energy. The solar cells will be dispersed throughout the OLED display subpixels and will power the battery when it is exposed to the sun. The new OLED technology may result in a faster refresh rate and enhanced sunshine visibility. (Source- phoneworld)

Overjet secures a patent for its revolutionary AI technology enabling accurate measurements on dental X-rays

Overjet secured a patent for its invention of breakthrough AI technology to accurately measure anatomical structures and quantify disease on dental X-rays. Overjet’s new AI technology eliminates the need for foreign calibration objects. Using deep learning, Overjet’s software can identify anatomical features. (Source- prnewswire)

OQ Technology secures a patent that covers wake-up technology for internet of things (IoT) devices

OQ Technology secured a patent for a planned satellite constellation to connect internet of things (IoT) devices. The patent covers “wake-up” technology that enables OQ’s terminal devices to save power by only communicating with satellites as needed. (Source-  spacenews)

Saranas receives a key patent integrating bleed monitoring and vascular access closure device

Saranas received a patent for embedding a vascular access closure device with the company’s proprietary bleed monitoring technology. The current design of incorporating a fully functional introducer sheath with bleed detection allows for seamless integration into high-risk interventional cardiovascular procedures says Dr. Philippe Généreux. (Source-  businesswire)

Ford’s patent application for ‘Pet mode’ would allow drivers to remotely control things including windows and temperature

Ford’s patent application shows a ‘vehicle control manager’ that lets the human remotely control temperature, windows, and even relaxing music for pets in the car. The patent describes a way to remotely create a pet-friendly automotive environment whether you’re leaving your dog in a parked car or just trying to make them happier onboard. (Source-  caranddriver)

Renaissance BioScience Corp receives patent for its non-GMO acrylamide-reducing yeast (ARY)

Renaissance BioScience Corp received a patent for its non-GMO acrylamide-reducing yeast (ARY) from regulatory authorities in China, Russia, India, Australia and Vietnam.  The yeast technology is described as a clean-label ingredient which is designed to reduce the formation of the chemical acrylamide in cooked foods such as biscuits and chips. (Source-  foodprocessing)