Ford Global Technologies, LLC patent applications published on November 30th, 2023

Summary of the patent applications from Ford Global Technologies, LLC on November 30th, 2023

Ford Global Technologies, LLC has recently filed several patents related to various aspects of vehicle technology. These patents cover a range of innovations, including power outlets for vehicles, designs for traction battery packs, systems for detecting and using the intentions of pedestrians, methods for efficient package movement in delivery vehicles, controllers for driving assistance features, systems for charging electric vehicles, predicting route conditions using sensor data, recommending unique destinations, conducting site surveys using vehicles, and forming vehicle components using specific materials and processes.

Notable applications include:

- A coverless AC power outlet for vehicles that can be easily adapted to different plug styles used in different regions of the world. - Designs for space-efficient battery packs in electric vehicles, utilizing a hybrid structure made of different materials. - Systems for detecting and analyzing the intentions of pedestrians and mobile systems in order to improve safety and efficiency in shared environments. - Methods for optimizing package placement within delivery vehicles to ensure timely and efficient delivery. - Controllers that anticipate and activate driving assistance features based on visibility conditions while the vehicle is still being manually driven. - Systems that recommend charging stations based on the user's consumption of content and the charge state of the electric vehicle. - A system that uses vehicle sensor data to predict upcoming route conditions and identify potential obstacles. - A server-based system that recommends unique and less crowded destinations for vehicles to visit. - Methods for conducting site surveys using vehicles, including staking procedures, image capture, and subterranean scanning. - A method for forming vehicle components using a specific material and heating and stamping processes.

Overall, these patents demonstrate Ford Global Technologies, LLC's commitment to developing innovative solutions for various aspects of vehicle technology, including power management, battery design, safety, efficiency, and user experience.