17968895. AUTOMATIC TRIGGER STRATEGY FOR CLEARING EXTERIOR BIOMETRIC SENSORS simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)
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AUTOMATIC TRIGGER STRATEGY FOR CLEARING EXTERIOR BIOMETRIC SENSORS
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Inventor(s)
Jake S. Schwartz of Dearborn MI (US)
John R. Van Wiemeersch of Novi MI (US)
David A. Hiskens of Ypsilanti MI (US)
AUTOMATIC TRIGGER STRATEGY FOR CLEARING EXTERIOR BIOMETRIC SENSORS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17968895 titled 'AUTOMATIC TRIGGER STRATEGY FOR CLEARING EXTERIOR BIOMETRIC SENSORS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a system that automatically activates a heating device to melt snow and ice off exterior vehicle sensors while the vehicle is off.
- The automatic trigger strategy determines when to turn on the heating device based on data pulled from memory or obtained from a current data check.
- Data collected during key-off is analyzed to accurately choose the correct time to start the heating device without consuming additional power.
- If more information is needed, the system may perform current data checks to make decisions.
- A power manager extends a threshold based on the energy reserve, and when the reserve falls below the threshold, the heating device is deactivated to save power.
Key Features and Innovation: - Automatic trigger strategy for heating device activation - Data analysis to optimize power consumption - Power manager to control energy usage
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicles with exterior sensors - Transportation sector for snow and ice removal systems
Problems Solved: - Efficient snow and ice removal from exterior vehicle sensors - Power consumption optimization during heating device operation
Benefits: - Reduced manual intervention for snow and ice removal - Energy-efficient operation for heating device - Improved performance of exterior vehicle sensors
Commercial Applications: Title: Energy-Efficient Snow and Ice Removal System for Vehicles This technology can be utilized in the automotive industry for vehicles equipped with exterior sensors that require snow and ice removal. It can also find applications in the transportation sector for efficient snow and ice removal systems.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on energy-efficient heating systems for vehicles or snow and ice removal devices.
Frequently Updated Research: Research on energy-efficient heating systems, power management strategies, and snow and ice removal technologies may be relevant to this innovation.
Questions about Snow and Ice Removal System: 1. How does the automatic trigger strategy work in this system? The automatic trigger strategy activates the heating device based on data from memory or current data checks to melt snow and ice off exterior vehicle sensors. 2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond vehicles? This technology can also be applied in other industries that require efficient snow and ice removal systems, such as transportation and infrastructure maintenance.
Original Abstract Submitted
While a vehicle is off, an automatic trigger strategy activates a heating device that melts snow and ice off exterior vehicle sensors as it is needed. The automatic trigger strategy determines when to turn on the heating device while the vehicle is in a limited power state by using data pulled from memory or data obtained from a current data check. Collected, analyzed, and stored during key-off, data pulled from memory allows the invention to accurately choose the correct time to start the heating device without consuming additional power. If current data checks are required because data saved at key-off is not enough information to execute a decision, the invention may determine the least power consuming data checks. A power manager extends a threshold that is dependent on the energy reserve. Once the energy reserve is below the threshold, the power manager inactivates the heating device and voids manual commands.
