Ford Global Technologies, LLC patent applications on August 8th, 2024

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Patent Applications by Ford Global Technologies, LLC on August 8th, 2024

Ford Global Technologies, LLC: 28 patent applications

Ford Global Technologies, LLC has applied for patents in the areas of B60L15/20 (3), G06V20/56 (2), B60L50/60 (2), B60R16/02 (2), B60J5/04 (2) B60L15/2045 (3), B03C3/36 (1), B60R25/32 (1), H01M4/505 (1), G06V10/774 (1)

With keywords such as: vehicle, image, electric, electrical, power, battery, radar, assembly, controller, and configured in patent application abstracts.



Patent Applications by Ford Global Technologies, LLC

20240261797. VEHICLE HAVING A DEVICE FOR CAPTURING DUST PARTICLES_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Julius Maximilian Engelke of Aachen (DE) for ford global technologies, llc, Marcel Mathissen of FÜbach-Palenberg (DE) for ford global technologies, llc, Volker Scheer of Roetgen (DE) for ford global technologies, llc, Rainer Vogt of Aachen (DE) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B03C3/36, B03C3/82

CPC Code(s): B03C3/36



Abstract: a vehicle has a device for capturing dust particles that are generated and/or resuspended by movements, in particular of a wheel of the vehicle. the wheel is surrounded by a wheel well at which there is arranged a guide channel that has at least one inlet opening. the guide channel has a liquid-spraying system. a collecting element has a conveying system that is arranged at the guide channel. the conveying system is connected to a capturing container.


20240262144. VEHICLE TRAILER ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAVING TRAILER DETECTION_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Enrique Denicia Aguilar of Miguel Hidalgo (MX) for ford global technologies, llc, Jose Uriel Hernandez of Tultitlan (MX) for ford global technologies, llc, J. Elias Ruiz of Atizapan (MX) for ford global technologies, llc, Cesar Sanchez Razo of Tlalnepantla de Baz (MX) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60D1/64

CPC Code(s): B60D1/64



Abstract: a trailer electrical connector system for a motor vehicle includes a housing configured to be connected to the motor vehicle, a plurality of electrical connectors each configured to connect to a plug-in trailer connector to provide electrical power to a trailer, and a normally closed switch electrically coupled to a pair of the electrical connectors, wherein the normally closed switch is in a closed state when the plug-in trailer connector is not connected to the plurality of electrical connectors and moves to an open state when the plug-in electrical connector is connected to the electrical connectors. the system also includes a controller sensing an electrical signal across the pair of electrical connectors through the normally closed switch and detecting a state of the electrical connection of the trailer to the vehicle based on the detected state.


20240262146. COMPONENT FOR A VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Joe L. Buchwitz of Huntington Woods MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, John Joseph Uicker of Dearborn MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Sean Christopher Remisoski of Wyandotte MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60G7/00

CPC Code(s): B60G7/001



Abstract: a component for a vehicle suspension system that includes a circular first housing that defines a first aperture. a first intermediate portion is coupled to a first end portion of the first housing and has a length that is less than a diameter of the first aperture. a circular second housing is coupled to the first intermediate portion and defines a second aperture. a second intermediate portion is coupled to a second end portion of the first housing. a bracket is coupled to the second intermediate portion, the bracket has a first surface, a second surface, and a plurality of apertures defined on the first surface. the plurality of apertures extend from the first surface to the second surface.


20240262157. ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE WITH BIASED CONTROL OF HEATING SOURCES_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Rohan SHRIVASTAVA of Livonia MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Jordan MAZAIRA of Taylor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Westin PUSEY of Brownstown MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Scott VEHIGE of Woodhaven MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60H1/00

CPC Code(s): B60H1/00278



Abstract: an electrified vehicle includes an electric machine powered by a battery to provide torque to vehicle wheels, a heater powered by the battery, a cooling circuit that circulates cooling fluid through the electric machine, the battery, the heater, and a heat exchanger, a heat pump in fluid communication with the heat exchanger, and a controller programmed to, responsive to a heating request without a stored heating source preference: when external electric power is available and state of charge (soc) of the battery is above an associated threshold, operate the heater to heat the cooling fluid; and operate the heat pump to heat the cooling fluid otherwise. the heating source preference may be input via a human-machine interface and may bias the heating source selection for quiet operation using the electric heater as a preferred primary heating source or more efficient operation using the heat pump as the preferred primary source.


20240262172. ACTUATOR MOVING DOOR-TRIM PANEL IN CROSS-VEHICLE DIRECTION_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Mohammad Omar Faruque of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, S.M. Iskander Farooq of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Dean M. Jaradi of Macomb MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60J5/04

CPC Code(s): B60J5/0413



Abstract: an assembly includes a door panel. the assembly includes a door-trim panel movably supported by the door panel. the assembly includes an actuator between the door panel and the door-trim panel. the door-trim panel is selectively movable relative to the door panel in a cross-vehicle direction by the actuator.


20240262192. FLEXIBLE DISPLAY OF VEHICLE INFORMATION_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Muhannad Hamdan of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Mahmoud Y. Ghannam of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Bradford S. Bondy of St. Clair Shores MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Christian Wegner of Grosse Ile MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, John Robert Van Wiemeersch of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60K35/00

CPC Code(s): B60K35/00



Abstract: a system and method transmits a first signal to display vehicle information in a default location of a vehicle upon an occurrence of a condition, receives data indicative of an adverse visibility condition causing suboptimal perception of the vehicle information in the default location, and transmits a second signal to display the vehicle information in a secondary location.


20240262215. METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING ELECTRIC MACHINE EFFICIENCY_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Chris Wolf of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Michael Degner of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Yue Nie of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60L15/20, B60L15/08

CPC Code(s): B60L15/2045



Abstract: systems and methods for commanding an electric drive system for an electric or hybrid vehicle are described. in one example, the drive system is commanded by a controller that supplies a pulsed torque command that varies in frequency as a function of time when a driver of a vehicle requests a constant driver demand torque.


20240262216. METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR BALANCING TORQUE REQUEST DURING BATTERY POWER CONTROL_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Yanan Zhao of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Ming Kuang of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60L15/20

CPC Code(s): B60L15/2045



Abstract: methods and systems are provided for operating an electric vehicle during conditions when output of an electric energy storage device is limited. in one example, torque commands of left and right electric machines are adjusted in equal amounts so that output of the electric energy storage device may be limited. the approach may be applied to electric machines on front and rear sides of an electric vehicle.


20240262217. PULSED TORQUE COMMAND WITH ADJUSTABLE MAGNITUDE FOR ELECTRIC MACHINE TORQUE CONTROL_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Chris Wolf of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Michael W. Degner of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Yue Nie of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Monty Anderson of Boise ID (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60L15/20, B60L15/08

CPC Code(s): B60L15/2045



Abstract: systems and methods for commanding an electric drive system for an electric or hybrid vehicle are described. in one example, the drive system is commanded by a controller that supplies a pulsed torque command that varies in magnitude as a function of time when a driver of a vehicle requests a constant driver demand torque.


20240262223. DIRECT CURRENT FAST CHARGING CONVERTER FOR VEHICLE TRACTION BATTERY_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Baoming GE of Okemos MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Lihua Chen of Farmington Hills MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60L53/20, B60L58/13, B60L58/21, H02M3/335

CPC Code(s): B60L53/20



Abstract: a vehicle power system has a power converter including a pair of switches and a pair of diodes all connected in series, an inverter, a traction battery including a pair of series connected battery modules collectively electrically connected between, and in parallel with, the power converter and inverter; and a controller. the controller complementarily opens and closes the switches to alternately charge the battery modules with direct current such that a magnitude of current input to the power converter remains constant.


20240262241. CHARGING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Brendan F. DIAMOND of Grosse Pointe MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Lorne FORSYTHE of Wind Lake WI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Keith WESTON of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Stuart C. SALTER of White Lake MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60L58/10, B60L50/60, B60L53/16, B60Q9/00, B60R25/31, B60R25/40, H02J7/00

CPC Code(s): B60L58/10



Abstract: a vehicle includes a battery, an electric machine, an electrical port, sensors, and a controller. the battery is configured to store electrical power. the electric machine is configured to receive electrical power from the battery to propel the vehicle. the electrical port is configured to receive an electrical connector of a charging station to initiate a charging operation of the battery. the sensors are configured to monitor an exterior of the vehicle. the controller is programmed to, in response to the sensors detecting an unidentified individual approaching the vehicle, eject the electrical connector from the electrical port or enable full operation of the vehicle.


20240262251. ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE WITH WOUND ROTOR SYNCHRONOUS ELECTRIC MACHINE CONTROLLED TO HEAT BATTERY_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Matthew PENNE of Hadar NE (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Jonathan HAIR of Northville MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60L58/26, B60L50/51, B60L50/60, H02P23/00, H02P25/022, H02P27/06

CPC Code(s): B60L58/26



Abstract: an electrified vehicle includes a wound rotor synchronous electric machine configured to provide propulsive torque to wheels of the electrified vehicle and having a rotor with rotor windings and a stator with stator windings, a battery electrically coupled to the electric machine, a cooling system arranged to circulate a cooling fluid that transfers heat from the electric machine to the battery, and a controller programmed to, for a specified electric machine torque, control rotor current to the rotor windings and control stator current to the stator windings to operate the machine at an inefficient operating point that increases stator power losses to generate heat transferred to the cooling fluid to heat the battery, cabin, and/or other components. the controller performs closed-loop feedback control of stator winding current and rotor winding current based on a target machine output torque and target stator power loss to control the amount of heat generated.


20240262295. INSERTS FOR BASE PLATE WITH APERTURES_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Matthew B. Rutman of Westland MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Stuart C. Salter of White Lake MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Michael M. Azzouz of Farmington MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Dan Ritz of Windsor (CA) for ford global technologies, llc, David Brian Glickman of Southfield MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60R9/06, B62D65/16

CPC Code(s): B60R9/06



Abstract: a base plate for an accessory attachment system includes a plurality of apertures. at least a first set of apertures of the plurality of apertures are configured to receive a mounting foot from an accessory to be mounted on the base plate. the base plate also includes an insert that is mounted in the apertures of the first set of apertures.


20240262300. LAYERED BASE PLATE_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Matthew B. Rutman of Westland MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Stuart C. Salter of White Lake MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Michael M. Azzouz of Farmington MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Dan Ritz of Windsor (CA) for ford global technologies, llc, David Brian Glickman of Southfield MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60R13/01, B60R16/02

CPC Code(s): B60R13/01



Abstract: a base plate for an accessory attachment system includes a first member made from a first material and a second member made from a second material, wherein the first and second members are attached to each other in an overlapping arrangement. at least one of the first and second members include a plurality of apertures, wherein the plurality of apertures comprise at least mounting apertures and power connection apertures configured to interface with an accessory.


20240262304. ACCESSORY BASE PLATE WITH POWER ROUTING_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Matthew B. Rutman of Westland MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Stuart C. Salter of White Lake MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Michael M. Azzouz of Farmington MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Dan Ritz of Windsor (CA) for ford global technologies, llc, David Brian Glickman of Southfield MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60R16/023, B60R16/02, B60R16/03

CPC Code(s): B60R16/0239



Abstract: a base plate system base plate system includes a base plate with a surface to support an accessory and a power box mounted to the base plate. the power box includes at least one power outlet. an electrical connector connects the power box to a power source to be able to provide power to the accessory via the at least one power outlet.


20240262307. EXTENDABLE SEATBELT ANCHOR_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Dean M. Jaradi of Macomb MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Mohammad Omar Faruque of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, S.M. Iskander Farooq of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60R21/01, B60R22/19

CPC Code(s): B60R21/01



Abstract: a system includes a seatbelt anchor, a seatbelt webbing extending from the seatbelt anchor; and a motor operatively coupled to the seatbelt anchor to move the seatbelt anchor between a first position and an extended position. the system includes a computer having a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to activate the motor to move the seatbelt anchor from the first position to the extended position in response to determining that tension in the seatbelt webbing is above a predetermined threshold in the absence of detection of a vehicle impact.


20240262315. DYNAMIC VEHICLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT PROVIDING LOSS MITIGATION_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Stuart C. SALTER of White Lake MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Douglas SMITH of Farmington Hills MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Trevor FISHER of Windsor (CA) for ford global technologies, llc, Vijay MALIK of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Peter PHUNG of Windsor (CA) for ford global technologies, llc, David CELINSKE of Wolverine Lake MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60R25/32, B60R25/01, B60R25/102, B60R25/24, B60R25/30

CPC Code(s): B60R25/32



Abstract: a vehicle automatically engages a transportation security mode responsive to a vehicle location corresponding to a location predefined for engagement of the security mode. the vehicle also determines that the vehicle has begun movement, and that a characteristic of the movement corresponds to a trigger for a security action designated for the location predefined for engagement of the security mode. the vehicle, based on the movement, characteristic, and location predefined for engagement of the security mode, automatically engages the security action.


20240262318. VEHICLE SENSOR ASSEMBLY_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): David Michael Herman of West Bloomfield MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Venkatesh Krishnan of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60S1/56, B60R1/22, B60S1/48, B60S1/54, B60W30/09, G06V10/82

CPC Code(s): B60S1/56



Abstract: a system includes a camera assembly designed to capture image data at a plurality of focal lengths and a computer in communication with the camera assembly. the computer has a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to receive first image data captured by the camera assembly at a first focal length and receive second image data captured by the camera assembly at a second focal length, the second focal length greater than the first focal length. the instructions include instructions to actuate a cleaning system based on the first image data captured at the first focal length and the second image data captured at the second focal length.


20240262374. VEHICLE HAVING CENTER OF GRAVITY LOAD ESTIMATION_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Christian Wegner of Grosse Ile MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Muhannad Anwar Hamdan of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60W50/14, B60W40/13, G06T7/66, G06V20/56, G06V20/64

CPC Code(s): B60W50/14



Abstract: a vehicle is provided including a plurality of wheel assemblies, a body supported on the plurality of wheel assemblies and having a cargo area for receiving a cargo load, a load sensing system configured to sense a vehicle load and generate vehicle load signals indicative of the sensed vehicle load, and an object recognition system configured to detect one or more objects in the cargo area and recognize the one or more objects. the vehicle also includes a controller processing the recognized one or more objects and determining dimensions of the cargo load and an estimated center of gravity of cargo load based on the dimensions of the one or more objects in the cargo area, and generates an output indicative of the estimated center of gravity of the cargo load.


20240262546. RESILIENT UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE LANDING PLATFORMS_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): James Carthew of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Nelson Alexander Brock of Sebastopol CA (US) for ford global technologies, llc, John Galin of Mill Valley CA (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Siddharthan Selvasekar of Livermore CA (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B64U70/93, B64F1/22, B64U20/87, G05D1/02

CPC Code(s): B64U70/93



Abstract: resilient unmanned aerial vehicle landing platforms are disclosed herein. an example device includes a base plate having protuberances that are arranged into rows of concentric rings, each of the protuberances being a conical member that extends orthogonally from the base plate, wherein each of the protuberances is resilient and are adapted to arrest and protect the drone during landing.


20240263508. VEHICLE DOOR CONTROL SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Stuart C. Salter of White Lake MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Aaron Halonen of Brighton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Annette Lynn Huebner of Highland MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Kristin Ann Hellman of Walled Lake MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, David Brian Glickman of Southfield MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Kristopher Karl Brown of Dearborn MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): E05F15/73, B60J5/04, B60J5/10, B60Q3/20, E05F15/71, E05F15/72, E05F15/76, G08B3/10

CPC Code(s): E05F15/73



Abstract: a vehicle door control system includes a door assembly, which includes a side door and a liftgate. the door assembly includes an actuation assembly that adjusts each of the side door and the liftgate between opened and closed positions. a sensor assembly defines a rear sensor field, a first side sensor field, and a second side sensor field. a controller determines whether a person in at least one of the rear sensor field, the first side sensor field, and the second side sensor field is a recognized passenger, determines a speed of the recognized passenger, determines whether the recognized passenger is carrying an object, and activates the actuation assembly to open at least one of the liftgate and the side door based on whether the recognized passenger is carrying an object, where timing of activation of the actuation assembly is based on the speed of the recognized passenger.


20240264276. RADAR-CAMERA OBJECT DETECTION_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Yunfei Long of East Lansing MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Daniel Morris of Okemos MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Abhinav Kumar of East Lansing MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Xiaoming Liu of Okemos MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Marcos Paul Gerardo Castro of Mountainview CA (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Punarjay Chakravarty of Campbell CA (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Praveen Narayanan of Santa Clara CA (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): G01S7/41, G01S13/86, G01S13/89, G01S13/931

CPC Code(s): G01S7/417



Abstract: a computer that includes a processor and a memory, the memory including instructions executable by the processor to generate radar data by projecting radar returns of objects within a scene onto an image plane of camera data of the scene based on extrinsic and intrinsic parameters of a camera and extrinsic parameters of a radar sensor to generate the radar data. the image data can be received at an image channel of an image/radar convolutional neural network (cnn) and receive the radar data at a radar channel of the image/radar cnn, wherein features are transferred from the image channel to the radar channel at multiple stages image object features and image confidence scores can be determined by the image channel, and radar object features and radar confidences by the radar channel. the image object features can be combined with the radar object features using a weighted sum.


20240264573. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUXILIARY LOAD CONTROL_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Tyler Kaldobsky of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Delon Etzel of Ferndale MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Sergio Duran of Ciudad de Mexico (MX) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): G05B19/042

CPC Code(s): G05B19/042



Abstract: methods and systems are provided for a mobile application. in one example, a mobile application to be used with a power interface feature of an electric vehicle, the mobile application enabling a user to select stored auxiliary devices to be charged during a planned trip, wherein based upon an electrical load profile stored in memory for the stored auxiliary devices, the mobile application determines an amount of energy that will be spent during the planned trip. in one example, the amount of energy that is spent during the planned trip comprises one or both of a total distance per hour usage for operating one or more auxiliary devices and a total amount of time one or more auxiliary devices can operate before reaching a threshold range.


20240264679. MODULAR VEHICLE HMI_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Michael John HARMON of Northville MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Douglas FIELD of Dearborn MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Alan CLARKE of Long Beach CA (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Daniel SMITH of Rolling Hills Estates CA (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Henry D. BERNARDO of Southfield MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Raul CENAN of Marina Del Rey CA (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Minsung KIM of Irvine CA (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): G06F3/02, B60K37/06, G06F3/0362, G06F3/0482, G06F3/04847, G06F3/0488

CPC Code(s): G06F3/0227



Abstract: a vehicle system is provided for a modular human-machine interface (hmi). the system includes a configurable display of a vehicle; and an hmi display system of the vehicle, in communication with the configurable display. the hmi display system is configured to, responsive to detection of presence of a modular programmable widget having one or more physical controls, present a user interface to the configurable display for the configuration of the one or more physical controls of the modular programmable widget, receive, via the user interface, input assigning functions to the one or more physical controls, save the function assignment to display settings of the hmi display system, and in a runtime mode, perform an assigned function responsive to user input to the one or more physical controls.


20240265506. SYSTEM AND METHOD TO FADE BLENDED IMAGE EDGES_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): David Hiskens of Ypsilanti MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Mark Gehrke of Ypsilanti MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Brian Bennie of Sterling Heights MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): G06T5/00, G06T5/50, G06T7/00, G06V20/56

CPC Code(s): G06T5/70



Abstract: a method to enhance image quality is disclosed. the method may include obtaining an infrared image from a vehicle infrared camera. the method may further include multiplying the infrared image with a fade mask, and generating a masked infrared image based on the multiplication. the method may additionally include obtaining a colored image from a vehicle colored camera. responsive to obtaining the colored image, the method may include combining the masked infrared image with the colored image, and outputting a combined image based on the combination.


20240265675. ARTIFICIAL IMAGE GENERATION WITH TRAFFIC SIGNS_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Vanessa Ferreira Dalborgo of Salvador/Bahia (BR) for ford global technologies, llc, João Gabriel Lima Moraes of Feira de Santana/Bahia (BR) for ford global technologies, llc, Roberto Luiz Souza Monteiro of Ilhéus/Bahia (BR) for ford global technologies, llc, Vitor Magno de Oliveira Santos Bezerra of Sergipe/Aracaju (BR) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): G06V10/774, G06V10/772, G06V20/58

CPC Code(s): G06V10/774



Abstract: a computer includes a processor and a memory, and the memory stores instructions executable by the processor to receive a plurality of initial images including traffic signs, identify the traffic signs in the initial images, and generate new images by applying manipulations to the traffic signs in the initial images. the manipulations simulate physical changes to the traffic signs.


20240266523. LITHIUM AND MANGANESE RICH POSITIVE ACTIVE MATERIAL COMPOSITIONS_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Eunsung LEE of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Chi PAIK of Grosse Ile MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Robert J. KUDLA of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Mary FREDERICK of Carleton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Jason Aaron LUPESCU of Wayne MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Yisun Aaron CHENG of Bloomfield Hills MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): H01M4/505, C01G53/00, H01M4/131, H01M4/525, H01M10/0525

CPC Code(s): H01M4/505



Abstract: a positive electrode active material includes a compound represented by formula 1:


20240266523. LITHIUM AND MANGANESE RICH POSITIVE ACTIVE MATERIAL COMPOSITIONS_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Eunsung LEE of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Chi PAIK of Grosse Ile MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Robert J. KUDLA of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Mary FREDERICK of Carleton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Jason Aaron LUPESCU of Wayne MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Yisun Aaron CHENG of Bloomfield Hills MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): H01M4/505, C01G53/00, H01M4/131, H01M4/525, H01M10/0525

CPC Code(s): H01M4/505



Abstract:


20240266523. LITHIUM AND MANGANESE RICH POSITIVE ACTIVE MATERIAL COMPOSITIONS_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Eunsung LEE of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Chi PAIK of Grosse Ile MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Robert J. KUDLA of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Mary FREDERICK of Carleton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Jason Aaron LUPESCU of Wayne MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Yisun Aaron CHENG of Bloomfield Hills MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): H01M4/505, C01G53/00, H01M4/131, H01M4/525, H01M10/0525

CPC Code(s): H01M4/505



Abstract: wherein:


20240266933. ROTOR FOR SYNCHRONOUS ELECTRIC MACHINE_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Wei Wu of Northville MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Dexiang Dallis Sun of Troy MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Devan James Anderson of Taylor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): H02K21/14, H02K7/00, H02K15/03

CPC Code(s): H02K21/14



Abstract: a permanent magnet synchronous motor includes a shaft with an integrally formed flange and resolver rotor. the resolver rotor is formed by machining a set of cutouts in the flange. the rotor body, which includes the permanent magnets, is assembled onto the shaft from the end of the shaft opposite the flange and resolver rotor. features, such as keyways on the shaft and keys on the rotor body establish a rotational position relationship between the shaft and the permanent magnets.


Ford Global Technologies, LLC patent applications on August 8th, 2024