Ford Global Technologies, LLC patent applications on September 26th, 2024
Patent Applications by Ford Global Technologies, LLC on September 26th, 2024
Ford Global Technologies, LLC: 21 patent applications
Ford Global Technologies, LLC has applied for patents in the areas of G06F21/62 (2), H02J7/00 (2), H01M10/625 (2), B60W10/18 (2), H01M10/633 (1) G06F21/6245 (2), B60C23/001 (1), H01Q21/062 (1), H01M50/291 (1), H01M10/6569 (1)
With keywords such as: vehicle, data, control, processor, based, memory, state, power, including, and input in patent application abstracts.
Patent Applications by Ford Global Technologies, LLC
20240316998. SPARE TIRE INFLATION_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)
Inventor(s): Edgar Butron luz of Lerma de Villada/Mexico (MX) for ford global technologies, llc, Fernando Lozano Omana of Cuauhtemoc/Mexico City (MX) for ford global technologies, llc, Oscar Moran of Queretaro/Queretaro (MX) for ford global technologies, llc, Dante Arturo Rodriguez of Texcoco/Estado de Mexico (MX) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): B60C23/00, B62D43/04
CPC Code(s): B60C23/001
Abstract: a system includes a computer including a processor and a memory. the memory stores instructions executable by the processor to actuate a compressor to maintain a spare tire of a vehicle in an uninflated state and, upon receiving data indicating a low pressure of an operating tire of the vehicle, actuate the compressor to inflate the spare tire.
20240317031. MAIN BODY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)
Inventor(s): Juergen Koehler of Köln (DE) for ford global technologies, llc, Muhil Raj Govindaraj of Chennai (IN) for ford global technologies, llc, Hari Vigneshwaran of Dharapuram (IN) for ford global technologies, llc, Arul Praveen Aruldoss of Chennai (IN) for ford global technologies, llc, Silvia Bappert of Siegburg (DE) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): B60J5/04
CPC Code(s): B60J5/0455
Abstract: a main body for a motor vehicle door which is produced by injection molding and has a frame, which has an upper reinforcing element, which has flanges that protrude from the upper reinforcing element. it is proposed for the upper reinforcing element to be integrally formed in one piece on the frame via at least two articulation elements in a manufacturing position in which said upper reinforcing element protrudes from the frame.
Inventor(s): Suriyaprakash Janarthanam of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Benjamin A. Tabatowski-Bush of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): B60L53/20, H02J7/00
CPC Code(s): B60L53/20
Abstract: a controller, during dc fast charge of a traction battery, commands a dc charge current to have a magnitude less than a predefined value and responsive to magnitudes of resulting voltage drop data for a fast charge contactor connected between a charge port and main contactor being less than a first threshold value, commands the dc charge current to have a magnitude at a target high value.
Inventor(s): Ali Hassani of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Alexandra Taylor of Harbor Springs MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, John Robert Van Wiemeersch of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): B60L53/62, B60L53/16, H02J3/32, H02J7/00
CPC Code(s): B60L53/62
Abstract: a vehicle including a plurality of vehicle charger pins that may be configured to connect with a charging connector is disclosed. the vehicle may further include a transceiver and a processor. the transceiver may be configured to receive real-time information associated with each vehicle charger pin when the vehicle may be charged using the charging connector. the processor may be configured to obtain the real-time information from the transceiver, and determine whether the charging connector may be improperly connected or a connection interface may be faulty based on the real-time information. responsive to a determination that the connection interface may be faulty, the processor may be configured to perform a self-diagnostic test to determine whether a vehicle charger pin may be faulty or the charging connector may be faulty, and perform a predetermined action based on the self-diagnostic test.
Inventor(s): Kevin Vazquez of Commerce Township MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, James Michael Weinfurther of Farmington MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): B60R16/023, G01R31/00
CPC Code(s): B60R16/0232
Abstract: an automotive electronic control unit, responsive to indication of loss of communication with other automotive electronic control units, changes a voltage level on wiring interconnecting the automotive electronic control units such that the other of the automotive electronic control units reduce or preclude power flow to corresponding electrically powered components electrically connected with the other of the automotive electronic control units.
20240317213. AUTOMATIC VALET PARKING FOR VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)
Inventor(s): Arian SOSA of Morelia (MX) for ford global technologies, llc, Yulianna TORRES of Northville MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Ryan CRAIG of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Salvador TOLEDO of Ypsilanti MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): B60W30/06, B60R25/24, B60W40/08, G06V40/16
CPC Code(s): B60W30/06
Abstract: a vehicle includes a controller programmed to, responsive to receiving information for an appointment, schedule a valet event using the information in anticipation for a valet mode associated with the appointment, wherein the valet event includes one or more conditions, and responsive the one or more conditions being met, activate the valet mode to restrict at least one vehicle function without requiring a user authentication.
20240317223. LOW-SPEED VEHICLE CONTROL_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)
Inventor(s): Jonathan Hair of Northville MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Brendan Francis Diamond of Grosse Pointe MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Keith Weston of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Victor Martinez of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Lorne Forsythe of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Andrew Denis Lewandowski of Sterling Heights MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Jordan Barrett of Milford MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Alexander Ferencz of Dearborn MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): B60W30/14, B60K35/00, B60W10/18
CPC Code(s): B60W30/143
Abstract: a computer includes a processor and a memory, and the memory stores instructions executable by the processor to, in response to one of a vehicle feature of a vehicle being active or the vehicle being in a preset geographic area, control acceleration and braking of the vehicle based on input from an input device of the vehicle according to a low-speed mode; and in response to the low-speed mode being inactive, control acceleration and braking of the vehicle not according to the low-speed mode. in the low-speed mode, acceleration occurs upon receiving input from the input device. in the low-speed mode, braking occurs upon not receiving input from the input device.
Inventor(s): Daniel A. Gabor of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Mostafa Shuva of Sterling Heights MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Nolan Payne of Royal Oak MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Brandon J. Cameron of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Alex James of Ypsilanti MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Scott Mlynarczyk of South Lyon MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Bryan Griffin of Livonia MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): B60W30/18, B60W10/18, B60W10/192, F16H59/66, F16H63/48
CPC Code(s): B60W30/18118
Abstract: a method for controlling brake pressure during a shift of a vehicle out of park may include determining that a first status condition is met when the vehicle is in park with an electric parking brake applied, determining that a second status condition is met when the vehicle is not moving, responsive to detecting a shift of the vehicle out of park when the first and second status conditions are both met, directing a build-up of brake pressure until a brake pressure target is reached, and holding the brake pressure at the brake pressure target until a release condition is met.
20240317247. WAKE-UP SEQUENCE CALIBRATION_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)
Inventor(s): Tyler James-Ray Kaldobsky of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Brendan Jenkins of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Daniel Sullivan of West Bloomfield MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): B60W50/06, B60W50/10, B60W50/16
CPC Code(s): B60W50/06
Abstract: a system and a method for calibrating a wake-up sequence for a user includes determining that the user is asleep based upon sensor data, activating one or more stimulus mechanisms for a set period of time in a test wake-up sequence upon occurrence of a wake-up condition, determining an elapsed time within the set period of time of the one or more stimulus mechanisms being activated in the test wake-up sequence at which the user wakes from sleep based on additional sensor data, comparing the elapsed time to a threshold time indicative of a sufficient wake-up time, and determining a calibrated wake-up sequence including the one or more stimulus mechanisms having elapsed times below the threshold time.
20240318721. SEAL ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)
Inventor(s): Alexander Robert Rink of Royal Oak MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Nathaniel Conti of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Samuel Jeffrey Tomlinson of Farmington Hills MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): F16J15/02, F16K17/02
CPC Code(s): F16J15/021
Abstract: a seal assembly includes a cap and a seal. the cap includes an engagement structure and a flange. the engagement structure is configured to couple the cap to an enclosure. the flange defines a plurality of openings that are open through a first side of the flange and a second side of the flange. the seal includes a seal body and a plurality of bosses. the seal body engages the second side of the flange and includes a plurality of bosses. each boss is positioned in a respective opening of the plurality of openings. the seal is compressible against the flange from a relaxed state in which the bosses are flush with the first side of the flange or recessed within the openings and a compressed state in which each boss extends from the respective opening beyond the first side of the flange.
20240319043. OUTPUT FROM ACOUSTIC INPUT_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)
Inventor(s): Huanyi Shui of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Rajesh Gupta of Auburn Hills MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Gurram Sujith Kumar of Sullurpeta (IN) for ford global technologies, llc, Devesh Upadhyay of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Rajeev Kalamdani of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Douglas K. Grimes of Commerce Twp. MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Saumuy Puchala of Ypsilanti MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): G01M13/028, G06N20/00
CPC Code(s): G01M13/028
Abstract: a system is disclosed that includes a computer and memory, the memory including instructions to transform acoustic data to an order spectrum and input the order spectrum to a decoder to determine a feature vector. the feature vector can be input to a one-class classifier to classify the order spectrum as anomalous or non-anomalous and the classified order spectrum can be output.
20240320363. DATA SECURITY_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)
Inventor(s): John Moore of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Bradley Warren Smith of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Elizabeth Kanous of Southfield MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Dajiang Suo of Cambridge MA (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Sanjay Emani Sarma of Lexington MA (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): G06F21/62, H04W12/02
CPC Code(s): G06F21/6245
Abstract: a computer includes a processor and a memory, the memory stores instructions executable by the processor to generate obscured received data from received data by applying at least one boolean operation to the data and to transmit, via a first communications channel, the obscured received data to a second computer. the executable instructions are additionally to transmit, via a second communications channel, a key to the second computer.
Inventor(s): Katharina Ines MITSCHKER of Cologne (DE) for ford global technologies, llc, David Michael HERMAN of West Bloomfield MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): G06F21/62
CPC Code(s): G06F21/6245
Abstract: captured pii is identified in sensor data, the sensor data being captured over time by a sensor of a vehicle of an environment surrounding the vehicle. the sensor data includes captured pii and non-pii. a notice zone surrounding the vehicle is identified, the notice zone defining an area in which a notice device of the vehicle provides notice to pedestrians that the sensor data is being captured. any instances of the captured pii in the sensor data are obscured that are captured from the pedestrians that, over the time of the capture, did not enter the notice zone and receive the notice. the sensor data, as processed, is sent to a cloud server for storage.
20240320501. RULE VISUALIZATION_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)
Inventor(s): Bilal Hejase of Columbus OH (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Teawon Han of San Jose CA (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Subramanya Nageshrao of San Jose CA (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Baljeet Singh of Fremont CA (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Tejaswi Koduri of Sunnyvale CA (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): G06N3/09, G06N3/042
CPC Code(s): G06N3/09
Abstract: a computer that includes a processor and a memory, the memory including instructions executable by the processor to train a neural network to input data and output a prediction. a policy can be generated based on the data. force features can be generated based on the policy. decision nodes can be trained based on force features and a binary vector from the trained neural network. a decision tree can be generated based on the decision nodes. a decision can be generated by inputting a policy to the decision tree. the decision can be compared to the prediction and the neural network re-trained based on a difference between the decision and the prediction.
20240320505. MODEL-BASED REINFORCEMENT LEARNING_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)
Inventor(s): Kaushik Balakrishnan of Mountain View CA (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Neeloy Chakraborty of Brentwood TN (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Devesh Upadhyay of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): G06N3/092
CPC Code(s): G06N3/092
Abstract: a computer that includes a processor and a memory, the memory including instructions executable by the processor to train an agent neural network to input a first state and output a first action, input the first action to an environment and determine a second state and a reward. koopman model neural network can be trained based on the first state, the first action and the second state to determine a fake state. the agent neural network can be re-trained and the koopman model neural network can be re-trained based on reinforcement learning including the first state, the first action, the second state, the fake state, and the reward.
Inventor(s): Itzel Hannelore Ocampo Valadez of Mexico City/Mexico City (MX) for ford global technologies, llc, Saúl Moreno Motte of Mexico/CDMX (MX) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): G06T11/20, G06F40/109, G06F40/58
CPC Code(s): G06T11/203
Abstract: a system includes a processor and a memory for storing instructions executable by the processor to receive a parameter from the memory that includes an identifier representing a variable font, a weight of the variable font, and a width of the variable font. the instructions can additionally be to compute a pixel length of a received first character string to be rendered via a display utilizing the identified variable font, the weight of the variable font, and the width of the variable font and to control the display to render the received first character string based on the identifier of the variable font, the weight of the variable font, or the width of the variable font.
Inventor(s): John Robert Van Wiemeersch of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Brendan Francis Diamond of Grosse Pointe MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Stuart C. Salter of White Lake MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Ryan Joseph Gorski of Grosse Pointe Farms MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Mahmoud Y. Ghannam of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): G09G3/00
CPC Code(s): G09G3/002
Abstract: apparatus and methods for managing hud power in vehicle head up displays are disclosed. state indications are stored. based on the state indications a determination is made as to whether a hud power control condition is met. if a hud power control condition is met a corresponding hud power control action is determined. a set of hud power control commands corresponding to the hud power control action is sent to the hud to control the hud to take the power control action.
Inventor(s): Hans Guenter Quix of Herzogenrath (DE) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): H01M10/6569, B60H1/00, B60L58/27, H01M10/613, H01M10/625, H01M10/633, H01M10/663
CPC Code(s): H01M10/6569
Abstract: methods and systems are provided for a cooling system. in one example, the cooling system includes a battery section including a battery, an electronics section including a set of power electronics, a radiator section including a radiator, a storage section including a heat store, and a plurality of valves configured to control a fluid connection between each of the battery section, the electronics section, the radiator section, and the storage section.
Inventor(s): Hari Krishna Addanki of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Steve Droste of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Daniel Benjamin Kok of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Kevin A. Montgomery of Royal Oak MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): H01M50/291, H01M10/625, H01M10/647, H01M10/6554, H01M50/209, H01M50/249, H01M50/507
CPC Code(s): H01M50/291
Abstract: “spacerless” cell block assemblies are provided for traction battery packs. exemplary cell block assemblies may include a battery cell grouping, a bus bar module, and a heat exchanger plate. the battery cell grouping may be arranged between the bus bar module and the heat exchanger plate. the bus bar module may provide first spacer features, and the heat exchanger plate may provide second spacer features. the first and second spacer features cooperate to maintain air gaps between adjacent battery cells of the battery cell grouping.
Inventor(s): Eric Newsom of Frankenmuth MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): H01Q21/06, H01Q1/24, H01Q5/48
CPC Code(s): H01Q21/062
Abstract: an antenna adapted for receiving satellite signals (e.g., gnss or sdars) includes a first dielectric substrate having a conductive ground plane layer on a lower surface. a second dielectric substrate is juxtaposed with an upper surface of the first dielectric substrate, wherein first and second spiral antenna elements are interposed on an upper surface of the second dielectric substrate, and wherein the first and second spiral antenna elements each have respective origination ends separated by a gap. a plurality of conductive patches are disposed in an array on at least one of the first or second dielectric substrates between the upper surface of the first dielectric substrate and a lower surface of the second dielectric substrate. a plurality of conductive vias extend through the first dielectric substrate connecting the conductive patches to the ground plane layer. first and second rf transmission lines are respectively coupled to the origination ends.
Inventor(s): Vincent T. Skalski of Plymouth MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): H05K7/20, B60L53/22, H05K7/14
CPC Code(s): H05K7/20927
Abstract: a power module assembly for a power inverter of a vehicle includes a housing defining a cavity and a plurality of cards arranged side-by-side in a planar, linear array. the array is positioned within the cavity such that an inlet manifold is defined between a first longitudinal side of the array and the housing and an outlet manifold is defined between a second longitudinal side of the array and the housing. the inlet and outlet manifolds cooperate to form a fluid circuit that is in direct contact with both sides of each of the cards.
Ford Global Technologies, LLC patent applications on September 26th, 2024
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- B60C23/00
- B62D43/04
- CPC B60C23/001
- Ford global technologies, llc
- B60J5/04
- CPC B60J5/0455
- B60L53/20
- H02J7/00
- CPC B60L53/20
- B60L53/62
- B60L53/16
- H02J3/32
- CPC B60L53/62
- B60R16/023
- G01R31/00
- CPC B60R16/0232
- B60W30/06
- B60R25/24
- B60W40/08
- G06V40/16
- CPC B60W30/06
- B60W30/14
- B60K35/00
- B60W10/18
- CPC B60W30/143
- B60W30/18
- B60W10/192
- F16H59/66
- F16H63/48
- CPC B60W30/18118
- B60W50/06
- B60W50/10
- B60W50/16
- CPC B60W50/06
- F16J15/02
- F16K17/02
- CPC F16J15/021
- G01M13/028
- G06N20/00
- CPC G01M13/028
- G06F21/62
- H04W12/02
- CPC G06F21/6245
- G06N3/09
- G06N3/042
- CPC G06N3/09
- G06N3/092
- CPC G06N3/092
- G06T11/20
- G06F40/109
- G06F40/58
- CPC G06T11/203
- G09G3/00
- CPC G09G3/002
- H01M10/6569
- B60H1/00
- B60L58/27
- H01M10/613
- H01M10/625
- H01M10/633
- H01M10/663
- CPC H01M10/6569
- H01M50/291
- H01M10/647
- H01M10/6554
- H01M50/209
- H01M50/249
- H01M50/507
- CPC H01M50/291
- H01Q21/06
- H01Q1/24
- H01Q5/48
- CPC H01Q21/062
- H05K7/20
- B60L53/22
- H05K7/14
- CPC H05K7/20927
