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| | David John Hill | | David John Hill |
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| − | The abstract describes a method of manufacturing a metal component. It involves conducting a test stamping process on a test sheet metal blank and creating a strain map based on the results. This strain map is then used to generate a lubrication program, which determines how lubrication should be applied to the sheet metal. The lubrication program is designed to apply lubrication in a non-uniform manner, matching the strain map. Finally, the sheet metal is stamped to form the desired metal component.
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| − | A method of manufacturing a metal component includes performing a test stamping process on a test sheet metal blank, generating a strain map of the test sheet metal blank for the test stamping process, generating a lubrication program based on the strain map, applying lubrication to the sheet metal according to the lubrication program, and stamping the sheet metal to form the metal component. The lubrication program is configured to control a lubrication system to apply lubrication to sheet metal in a non-uniform distribution across the sheet metal. The non-uniform distribution correlates to the strain map.
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| | ===ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED OBJECT WITH COLORED INTERNAL CHANNEL (17711637)=== | | ===ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED OBJECT WITH COLORED INTERNAL CHANNEL (17711637)=== |
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| | Matthew Cassoli | | Matthew Cassoli |
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| − | This abstract describes a method of creating a part with an internal channel using additive manufacturing. The part is built up layer by layer, and an internal channel is formed within it. A liquid colorant is then introduced into the channel, which seeps into the walls of the channel. Finally, more layers of material are added to seal the channel completely within the part.
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| − | A plurality of layers of material are additively generated to form an internal channel within the part, the internal channel including an inlet and an outlet. A liquid colorant is flowed from the inlet to the outlet. The liquid colorant is diffused into walls of the internal channel. A second plurality of layers of material are additively generated to close the inlet and the outlet such that the internal channel is completely encapsulated within the part.
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| | ===METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A HITCH INCLUDING MULTIPLE PINS COUPLED TO AN OUTBOARD FRAME (18330934)=== | | ===METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A HITCH INCLUDING MULTIPLE PINS COUPLED TO AN OUTBOARD FRAME (18330934)=== |
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| | '''Inventor''' | | '''Inventor''' |
| | Bryce Reinert | | Bryce Reinert |
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| − | The abstract describes a hitch system that consists of multiple pins connected to a frame. The hitch includes a first pin oriented in one direction and a second pin oriented in a different direction. These pins are used to attach the hitch to a vehicle's frame. The hitch also includes a load manager that uses sensor data from either the first pin or the second pin to determine the load condition.
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| − | Methods and apparatus for a hitch including multiple pins coupled to an outboard frame are disclosed. An apparatus comprising a hitch including a first pin oriented in a first direction and a second pin oriented in a second direction different than the first direction, the first pin and the second pin to couple the hitch to a frame of a vehicle, and a load manager to determine a load condition based on sensor data from at least one of the first pin or the second pin.
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| | ===GUIDED DRIVER POSITIONING SYSTEMS AND METHODS (17657701)=== | | ===GUIDED DRIVER POSITIONING SYSTEMS AND METHODS (17657701)=== |
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| | Stuart C. Salter | | Stuart C. Salter |
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| − | The abstract describes a system and methods for guiding the positioning of a driver in a vehicle. The system uses images from a camera to determine the user's gait, which indicates their posture. It also calculates the distance between the user and the vehicle's display. Based on this information, the system automatically adjusts a vehicle component to change the user's position relative to the display.
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| − | Guided driver positioning system and methods are disclosed herein. An example method can include determining gait for a user of a vehicle from images obtained from a camera, the gait being indicative of a posture of the user, determining a distance between the user and a display of the vehicle, and automatically adjusting a vehicle component in response to the gait and the distance to change a user position relative to the display.
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| | ===DEPLOYABLE STEP SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES (17712668)=== | | ===DEPLOYABLE STEP SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES (17712668)=== |
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| | David Brian GLICKMAN | | David Brian GLICKMAN |
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| − | The abstract describes deployable step systems that can be used to access and utilize the cargo spaces of vehicles with tailgate assemblies. These step systems have mechanisms that allow them to slide, pivot, rotate, swing, or adjust in other ways to make it easier to access the cargo space. They provide improved access regardless of the position of the tailgate assembly.
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| − | Deployable step systems are disclosed for accessing and utilizing vehicle cargo spaces on vehicles equipped with a tailgate assembly. The proposed deployable step systems may include various deployment mechanisms that are capable of sliding, pivoting, rotating, swinging, and/or otherwise adjusting for providing ease of access and increased flexibility when stepping up to access the vehicle cargo space. The proposed deployable step systems may provide improved access to the vehicle cargo space irrespective of what position the tailgate assembly is positioned in relative to the vehicle cargo space.
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| | ===SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SMOOTH TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT AND DISENGAGEMENT (17657072)=== | | ===SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SMOOTH TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT AND DISENGAGEMENT (17657072)=== |
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| | Fazal U. Syed | | Fazal U. Syed |
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| − | The abstract describes systems and methods for smoothly transitioning a hybrid vehicle from park or neutral to drive or reverse. It explains that the engine speed is adjusted based on signals from the transmission and a timer, ensuring a smooth engagement or disengagement of the transmission gears.
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| − | Systems and methods for transitioning a hybrid vehicle from park or neutral to drive or reverse are presented. In one example, a requested engine speed is adjusted in response to a transmission disengaging indication and a transmission disengaging timer when a transmission is being disengaged from a gear. In another example, the requested engine speed is adjusted in response to a transmission engaging indication and a transmission engaging timer when the transmission is being engaged to a gear.
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| | ===Handwheel Actuator Modular Interface (18138327)=== | | ===Handwheel Actuator Modular Interface (18138327)=== |
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| | Erik William Soderlind | | Erik William Soderlind |
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| − | The abstract describes a handwheel actuator used in a steer by wire system. This actuator includes a feedback mechanism and a column that connects the handwheel to the actuator. The column has a shaft that extends from one end to the other. The feedback mechanism is connected to the second end of the column and provides tactile feedback to the operator based on the movement of the handwheel. The feedback mechanism consists of a torsion bar that is aligned with the column shaft. The column shaft is supported by bearings at both ends of the column. The torsion bar extends into the column shaft beyond the second bearing and is connected to the column shaft using a removable fastener.
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| − | A handwheel actuator for a steer by wire system may include a feedback actuator and a column for operably coupling a handwheel to the handwheel actuator. The column includes a column shaft extending from a first end of the column to a second end of the column. The feedback actuator is operably coupled to the second end of the column and provides tactile feedback to an operator responsive to movement of the handwheel. The feedback actuator includes a torsion bar coaxial with the column shaft. The column shaft is supported relative to a housing of the column by a first column shaft bearing disposed proximate to the first end of the column and a second column shaft bearing disposed proximate to the second end of the column. The torsion bar extends into the column shaft past the second column shaft bearing and is operably coupled to the column shaft via a removable fastener disposed at a portion of the torsion bar that extends past the second column shaft bearing.
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| | ===SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MITIGATING SPOOFING OF VEHICLE FEATURES (17657661)=== | | ===SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MITIGATING SPOOFING OF VEHICLE FEATURES (17657661)=== |
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| | David Michael Herman | | David Michael Herman |
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| − | This abstract describes systems and methods for preventing certain types of vehicle feature spoofing. The method involves analyzing input torque values obtained from a steering torque sensor on a vehicle's steering wheel over a period of time. It also includes determining road disturbances using a road disturbance model and applying a driver model that represents typical human driver behaviors. By comparing the input torque values with the road disturbance model and driver model, the method can identify when the input torque values indicate a spoof or human interaction with the steering wheel. In such cases, a remedial action can be taken to address the spoofing.
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| − | Systems and methods for mitigating certain spoofing of vehicle features are disclosed herein. An example method can include determining input torque values obtained from a steering torque sensor associated with a steering wheel of a vehicle, wherein the input torque values are obtained over a period of time, determining road disturbances using a road disturbance model, applying a driver model that is indicative of human driver hands-on-wheel behaviors, determining when input torque values are indicative of a spoof or human interaction with the steering wheel using the input torque values, the road disturbance model, and the driver model, and executing a remediating measure when the input torque values are indicative of the spoof.
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| | ===METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF CONTROLLING A VEHICLE TO SUPPORT ELECTRICAL LOADS EXTERNAL TO THE VEHICLE (17713661)=== | | ===METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF CONTROLLING A VEHICLE TO SUPPORT ELECTRICAL LOADS EXTERNAL TO THE VEHICLE (17713661)=== |
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| | Stuart C. Salter | | Stuart C. Salter |
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| − | This abstract describes a method that involves using a vehicle to generate electrical power and then transferring that power to external devices. The method also includes adjusting the vehicle's operation based on the noise it generates during this process. This may involve operating the vehicle's engine in a certain way to minimize noise.
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| − | A method, includes operating a vehicle to generate electrical power, outputting the electrical power from the vehicle to one or more loads external to the vehicle, and adjusting the operating based, at least in part, on noise generated by the vehicle during the operating. The operating can include operating an engine of the vehicle.
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| | ===GROUP-BASED NAVIGATION (17712432)=== | | ===GROUP-BASED NAVIGATION (17712432)=== |
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| | David Alfred Ostrowski | | David Alfred Ostrowski |
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| − | The abstract describes a method and system for navigating a vehicle using data from a group. It involves identifying the operator and occupants of the vehicle using wireless network signals, evaluating parameters associated with the group, and determining a path for the vehicle based on this information.
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| − | A method and system for navigating a vehicle based upon data of a group includes automatically determining a specific group identity for an operator and one or more occupants of a vehicle by digitally identifying the operator and the one or more occupants of the vehicle based upon Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) of a wireless network with multiple antennas in the vehicle to estimate localization of wireless devices of the operator and the one or more occupants, evaluating parameters associated with the specific group identity, and determining a path for the vehicle based upon the specific group identity.
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| | ===METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VERIFYING THE ALIGNMENT OF VEHICLE DEVICES (17711337)=== | | ===METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VERIFYING THE ALIGNMENT OF VEHICLE DEVICES (17711337)=== |
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| | Kerry Lance Paskell | | Kerry Lance Paskell |
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| − | This abstract describes a method for using an autonomous robot to verify the alignment of devices in a vehicle manufacturing environment. The robot is able to select and perform an alignment verification routine based on the position of the vehicle and any necessary displacements. It then generates alignment characteristics for the devices and broadcasts a notification based on these characteristics.
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| − | A method for verifying an alignment of one or more devices of a vehicle in a manufacturing environment includes selecting an alignment verification routine to be performed by an autonomous alignment verification mobile robot (AAVMR) and autonomously positioning the AAVMR based on a position of the vehicle and one or more displacements associated with the alignment verification routine. The method includes performing, using the AAVMR, the alignment verification routine to generate one or more alignment characteristics associated with the one or more devices and broadcasting a notification based on the one or more alignment characteristics.
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| | ===TRACTION BATTERY POWER PLANNING (17712542)=== | | ===TRACTION BATTERY POWER PLANNING (17712542)=== |
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| | Katherine Stevo | | Katherine Stevo |
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| − | This abstract describes a system and method for planning the usage of an electric vehicle's battery. The system retrieves data about the current charge level and estimated range of the vehicle. It also allows users to input their planned power usage for the battery. Based on this information, the system calculates the estimated change in charge level and determines a revised charge level and estimated range for the vehicle. This information is then output to a user's computing device.
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| − | A system and method of planning external electric power usage of a vehicle traction battery includes retrieving, remotely from the vehicle, data including a current charge level of a traction battery in the vehicle and an estimated range of the vehicle based on the charge level. Input of planned power usage of the traction battery by a set of devices is input remotely from the vehicle. An estimated change of the current charge level is determined based upon the planned power usage based on the current charge level, the estimated range, and the planned power usage. Based on the estimated change of the current charge level, a revised charge level of the traction battery and a revised estimated range of the vehicle is determined, and the revised charge level of the traction battery and the revised estimated range of the vehicle is output to a user computing device.
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| | ===CONTROLLING OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF A PLURALITY OF WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS OF A MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT (17711327)=== | | ===CONTROLLING OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF A PLURALITY OF WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS OF A MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT (17711327)=== |
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| | Jean de Dieu Mutangana | | Jean de Dieu Mutangana |
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| − | This abstract describes a method for controlling the operational characteristics of multiple wireless access points in a manufacturing environment. The method involves analyzing network data from these access points to generate state vectors. These state vectors are then used to identify a set of actions that can be taken to control the access points. Each action is assigned a reward based on its effectiveness. The method selects the best action based on the rewards and adjusts the operational characteristics of the access points accordingly.
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| − | A method for controlling one or more operational characteristics of a plurality of wireless access points of a manufacturing environment includes generating a plurality of state vectors based on network data associated with the plurality of wireless access points and identifying a set of actions from among a plurality of actions and associated with the plurality of state vectors. The method includes determining a reward for each action from among the set of actions, selecting a target action from among the set of actions based on the reward associated with each action from among the set of actions, and selectively adjusting the one or more operational characteristics of the plurality of wireless access points based on the target action.
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| | ===SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATING A MAP OF AN AUTONOMOUS ROBOT (17711482)=== | | ===SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATING A MAP OF AN AUTONOMOUS ROBOT (17711482)=== |
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| | Gregory P. Linkowski | | Gregory P. Linkowski |
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| − | This abstract describes a method for calibrating a map or trajectory of an autonomous robot. The method involves obtaining localization data from a sensor on the robot and determining if a calibration condition is met based on this data. If the condition is met, the method proceeds to determine the robot's position using radio frequency signals from tags, convert this position to a local coordinate, and update the map or trajectory accordingly.
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| − | A method for calibrating a map of an autonomous robot, a trajectory of the autonomous robot, or a combination thereof includes obtaining localization data from a localization sensor of the autonomous robot and determining whether a calibration condition of the autonomous robot is satisfied based on the localization data. The method includes, in response to the calibration condition being satisfied: determining a master position coordinate of the autonomous robot based on a plurality of radio frequency (RF) signals broadcasted by a plurality of RF tags, converting the master position coordinate to a local position coordinate of the autonomous robot, and selectively updating the map, the trajectory, or a combination thereof based on the local position coordinate of the autonomous robot.
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| | ===VEHICLE SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY (17714000)=== | | ===VEHICLE SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY (17714000)=== |
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| | Karl Nathan CLARK | | Karl Nathan CLARK |
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| − | The abstract describes a system that tracks the configuration of controller units in a vehicle. It does this by checking each controller unit for specific codes that represent different functionalities. These codes indicate the number of controller units required to implement each functionality. If the system detects a difference between the actual number of controller units and the required number for a specific functionality, it generates an alert.
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| − | Tracking controller configuration is provided. Each ECU of a plurality of ECUs is queried for feature codes indicative of elements of functionality implemented by the respective ECU. Each of the feature codes corresponds to a target quantity of ECUs involved in implementing the functionality. An alert is indicated responsive to the querying returning a different quantity of ECUs implementing the functionality than the target quantity.
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| | ===VEHICLE MEETINGS (17712623)=== | | ===VEHICLE MEETINGS (17712623)=== |
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| | James Wilhelm Heaton | | James Wilhelm Heaton |
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| − | This abstract describes a computer system that can identify the person inside a vehicle and connect them to virtual meetings. The computer has a processor and memory, and it stores instructions for the processor to perform these tasks. It can connect the vehicle's user interface to multiple virtual meeting platforms and join the occupant to different virtual meetings at their respective start times.
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| − | A computer includes a processor and a memory, and the memory stores instructions executable by the processor to provide an identification of an occupant of a vehicle to a plurality of virtual-meeting platforms, receive data indicating a plurality of virtual meetings at respective start times for the occupant from the virtual-meeting platforms, connect a user interface of the vehicle to a first one of the virtual meetings through a first virtual-meeting platform of the virtual meeting platforms at the respective start time, and connect the user interface to a second one of the virtual meetings through a second virtual-meeting platform of the virtual meeting platforms at the respective start time.
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| | ===VEHICLE DATA STORAGE ACTIVATION (17712387)=== | | ===VEHICLE DATA STORAGE ACTIVATION (17712387)=== |
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| | David Michael Herman | | David Michael Herman |
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| − | A computer includes a processor and a memory, and the memory stores instructions executable by the processor to receive data recorded in a plurality of vehicles, the data including a plurality of decisions about activating a feature of the vehicles and values of a plurality of variables; receive a plurality of decision scores indicating whether the respective decision was optimal according to the data recorded in the respective vehicle; determine an uncertainty function indicating an uncertainty of a likely value of the decision score based on the values of the variables; determine a set of conditions for the variables based on the uncertainty function; and transmit an instruction to the vehicles to record and upload data when the values of the variables satisfy the set of the conditions.
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| | ===Power Cell and Associated Assembly Method (17708675)=== | | ===Power Cell and Associated Assembly Method (17708675)=== |
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| | Edward Ball | | Edward Ball |
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| − | The abstract describes a power cell and a method of putting it together. The power cell has a valve that can release gas from its housing, and the valve has a specific feature for alignment. The power cell also has a duct that can be attached to the housing and directs the released gas. The duct has a different alignment feature that works together with the valve's feature when the power cell is assembled.
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| − | A power cell and a method of assembling a power cell is described. The power cell comprises a valve operable to vent gas from a power cell housing, the valve comprising a first alignment feature. The power cell further comprises a duct attachable to the power cell housing and configured to direct gas released from the valve, wherein the duct comprises a second alignment feature configured to cooperate with the first alignment feature of the valve, in an assembled configuration.
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| | ===ENCLOSURE SEAL SYSTEM AND SEALING METHOD (17706752)=== | | ===ENCLOSURE SEAL SYSTEM AND SEALING METHOD (17706752)=== |
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| | Samuel J. Tomlinson | | Samuel J. Tomlinson |
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| | ===AUTOMOTIVE DC-DC POWER CONVERTER WITH FLYBACK CONVERTER FOR INPUT CAPACITOR CHARGING (17711630)=== | | ===AUTOMOTIVE DC-DC POWER CONVERTER WITH FLYBACK CONVERTER FOR INPUT CAPACITOR CHARGING (17711630)=== |
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| | Nicholas B. Chase | | Nicholas B. Chase |
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| | ===VEHICLE VARIANT-AWARE SERVICES (17712615)=== | | ===VEHICLE VARIANT-AWARE SERVICES (17712615)=== |
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| | Aishwarya Vasu | | Aishwarya Vasu |
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| − | This abstract describes a system that operates in a vehicle and is capable of retrieving configuration data and settings data for a control application. It can monitor the vehicle network for requests from a remote device for a specific feature of the control application. The system then determines if the requested feature is available based on the configuration data. If the feature is available, it can activate a component in the vehicle using the selected feature and the current settings data.
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| − | A system includes a processor to execute instructions to, upon instantiation of a control application in a vehicle, retrieve (a) configuration data specifying one or more features available to the control application in the vehicle, and (b) settings data specifying one or more current settings for the control application; monitor a vehicle network for request from a remote device for a selected feature of the control application in the vehicle; determine from the configuration data whether the selected feature is included in the one or more features available to the control application in the vehicle; and, if the selected feature is included, actuate a component in the vehicle based on the selected feature and the settings data.
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| | ===DELAYED BIOMETRIC AUTHORIZATION (17713321)=== | | ===DELAYED BIOMETRIC AUTHORIZATION (17713321)=== |
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| | Ryan Edwin Hanson | | Ryan Edwin Hanson |
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| | ===MULTIPLE RADIO OPPORTUNISTIC SCHEDULING (17711526)=== | | ===MULTIPLE RADIO OPPORTUNISTIC SCHEDULING (17711526)=== |
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| | Syed Amaar AHMAD | | Syed Amaar AHMAD |
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| − | The abstract describes a method for scheduling communications using multiple wireless interfaces. It involves monitoring signals received from one antenna to determine future time slots for transmitting and receiving messages. This information is then used to schedule the transmission of another message over a different antenna, while avoiding interference. The goal is to prevent out-of-band emission interference.
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| − | Scheduling communications using a plurality of wireless interfaces is provided. Signals are monitored that are received from a first antenna configured to send and/or receive first messages over a first message protocol. Using the signals, time slot information is updated that is indicative of which equally-sized consecutive future time slots the first antenna is predicted to transmit and/or receive the first messages. A transmission is scheduled of a second message over a second antenna configured to send and/or receive second messages over a second message protocol using the time slot information to avoid out-of-band emission (OOBE) interference.
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Summary of the patent applications from Ford Global Technologies, LLC on October 5th, 2023
Ford Global Technologies, LLC has recently filed patents related to various technologies in the automotive industry. These patents focus on improving communication scheduling using multiple wireless interfaces, controlling object components based on user authorization and biometric data, retrieving configuration data and settings for control applications in vehicles, using a DC-DC power converter to connect a fuel cell stack and a battery, assembling battery enclosures with a seal system, assembling power cells with valves and ducts, analyzing data from multiple vehicles to establish conditions for recording and uploading data, connecting vehicle occupants to virtual meetings, tracking the configuration of controller units in vehicles, and calibrating maps or trajectories of autonomous robots.
Notable applications include:
- A method for scheduling communications using multiple wireless interfaces to prevent interference.
- A system that controls object components based on user authorization and biometric data.
- A system that retrieves configuration data and settings for control applications in vehicles.
- A DC-DC power converter for connecting a fuel cell stack and a battery in vehicles.
- An assembly of battery enclosures with a seal system.
- A method for assembling power cells with valves and ducts.
- A computer system that analyzes data from multiple vehicles to establish conditions for recording and uploading data.
- A computer system that connects vehicle occupants to virtual meetings.
- A system that tracks the configuration of controller units in vehicles.
- A method for calibrating maps or trajectories of autonomous robots.
Overall, Ford Global Technologies, LLC is actively pursuing patents in various areas of automotive technology, focusing on improving communication, control systems, power management, assembly techniques, data analysis, and autonomous systems. These patents demonstrate the organization's commitment to innovation and advancing the capabilities of vehicles.
Patent applications for Ford Global Technologies, LLC on October 5th, 2023
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LUBRICATING AND FORMING A METAL COMPONENT FROM SHEET METAL (17712612)
Inventor
David John Hill
ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED OBJECT WITH COLORED INTERNAL CHANNEL (17711637)
Inventor
Matthew Cassoli
METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A HITCH INCLUDING MULTIPLE PINS COUPLED TO AN OUTBOARD FRAME (18330934)
Inventor
Bryce Reinert
GUIDED DRIVER POSITIONING SYSTEMS AND METHODS (17657701)
Inventor
Stuart C. Salter
DEPLOYABLE STEP SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES (17712668)
Inventor
David Brian GLICKMAN
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SMOOTH TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT AND DISENGAGEMENT (17657072)
Inventor
Fazal U. Syed
Handwheel Actuator Modular Interface (18138327)
Inventor
Erik William Soderlind
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MITIGATING SPOOFING OF VEHICLE FEATURES (17657661)
Inventor
David Michael Herman
METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF CONTROLLING A VEHICLE TO SUPPORT ELECTRICAL LOADS EXTERNAL TO THE VEHICLE (17713661)
Inventor
Stuart C. Salter
GROUP-BASED NAVIGATION (17712432)
Inventor
David Alfred Ostrowski
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VERIFYING THE ALIGNMENT OF VEHICLE DEVICES (17711337)
Inventor
Kerry Lance Paskell
TRACTION BATTERY POWER PLANNING (17712542)
Inventor
Katherine Stevo
CONTROLLING OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF A PLURALITY OF WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS OF A MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT (17711327)
Inventor
Jean de Dieu Mutangana
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATING A MAP OF AN AUTONOMOUS ROBOT (17711482)
Inventor
Gregory P. Linkowski
VEHICLE SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY (17714000)
Inventor
Karl Nathan CLARK
VEHICLE MEETINGS (17712623)
Inventor
James Wilhelm Heaton
VEHICLE DATA STORAGE ACTIVATION (17712387)
Inventor
David Michael Herman
Power Cell and Associated Assembly Method (17708675)
Inventor
Edward Ball
ENCLOSURE SEAL SYSTEM AND SEALING METHOD (17706752)
Inventor
Samuel J. Tomlinson
AUTOMOTIVE DC-DC POWER CONVERTER WITH FLYBACK CONVERTER FOR INPUT CAPACITOR CHARGING (17711630)
Inventor
Nicholas B. Chase
VEHICLE VARIANT-AWARE SERVICES (17712615)
Inventor
Aishwarya Vasu
DELAYED BIOMETRIC AUTHORIZATION (17713321)
Inventor
Ryan Edwin Hanson
MULTIPLE RADIO OPPORTUNISTIC SCHEDULING (17711526)
Inventor
Syed Amaar AHMAD
