GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC patent applications on September 19th, 2024

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Patent Applications by GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC on September 19th, 2024

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC: 26 patent applications

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC has applied for patents in the areas of B60K35/00 (3), G05D1/00 (3), B60W60/00 (3), G06V20/58 (2), B60L50/60 (2) G06T7/80 (2), B60G13/18 (1), G01S7/4008 (1), H04B7/18506 (1), H02P27/085 (1)

With keywords such as: vehicle, control, response, configured, controller, power, point, charging, battery, and electric in patent application abstracts.



Patent Applications by GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

20240308287. JOUNCE BUMPER_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Abhinav SHRIVASTAVA of Pune (IN) for gm global technology operations llc, Phani S. ALURU of Bangalore (IN) for gm global technology operations llc, Mine TASCI of Walled Lake MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Michael S. WRIGHT of Farmington Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Ravindra P. PATIL of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Claudius KERGES of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Matthew Gregory WIECZOREK of Imlay City MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Paramvir SEKHON of Windsor (CA) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60G13/18, B60G99/00

CPC Code(s): B60G13/18



Abstract: the present disclosure includes a jounce bumper with a main body and an insert. the main body includes a first polymeric material. the insert is integral with the main body and includes a second polymeric material that is different from the first polymeric material. the insert further includes a first plate, a second plate, and a connecting lattice that connects the first plate and the second plate together. the first polymeric material of the main body is between the first plate and the second plate, and is within the connecting lattice.


20240308336. AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE INTERACTION WITH PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Michael Alan Losh of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Manoj Sharma of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Donald K. Grimm of Utica MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60K35/00, G05D1/00

CPC Code(s): B60K35/00



Abstract: a system for facilitating interaction between an autonomous vehicle and an external interface in proximity to the autonomous vehicle including a plurality of external sensors positioned on the autonomous vehicle and adapted to collect data relative to an environment surrounding and in proximity to the autonomous vehicle, a controller having a wireless communication module, the wireless communication module adapted to facilitate wireless data exchange between the controller and remote entities, the controller adapted to receive data collected from the plurality of external sensors and identify an interaction mode for the external interface, a microphone and a speaker adapted to facilitate audible communication between the controller and the external interface, and a video display adapted to display visual information to the external interface, wherein the controller is adapted to perform an interaction with the external interface.


20240308358. CONSTANT CURRENT CHARGING CIRCUIT FOR VEHICLE CONTROL MODULE ENERGY RESERVE CIRCUIT_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Peter Rolf IRGENS of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, S.M. Nayeem HASAN of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60L53/14, B60L50/60, H02J7/00

CPC Code(s): B60L53/14



Abstract: a vehicle power system includes a vehicle control module configured to control multiple electronic components of a vehicle, a power supply including an input coupled to receive input power from a system power source and an output coupled to supply power to the vehicle control module, and an energy reserve circuit electrically coupled with a node defined between the system power source and the power supply. the energy reserve circuit is configured to store energy to supply power to the power supply in response to a reduction in power supplied by the system power source below a threshold value. the system includes a charging circuit coupled between the energy reserve circuit and an electrical ground, the charging circuit configured to charge the energy reserve circuit with a constant current value.


20240308359. EVSE COUPLER LOCKING SYSTEMS, VEHICLES, AND CONTROL LOGIC FOR MANAGING VEHICLE CHARGING WITH BROKEN COUPLER LATCHES_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Kodjo Muata Lee of Superior Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60L53/16, B60L53/30, B60L53/35, B60L53/66

CPC Code(s): B60L53/16



Abstract: presented are charger coupler locking systems with control logic for managing vehicle charging, methods for making/using such systems, and vehicles equipped with such systems. a method of controlling charging of a vehicle includes a vehicle controller receiving a signal indicating a charger coupler of a vehicle charging system is inserted into a charger port of the vehicle and, when received, responsively commanding an actuator device of a coupler locking system to move a locking element against a latching element of the charger coupler. the controller then receives sensor data from a position sensing device indicative of a travel position of the locking element; from this sensor data, the controller determines if the locking element's travel position is displaced from a predefined lock position at which the locking element contacts the latching element. if so, the controller responsively commands the vehicle's battery charging system to disable charging of the battery assembly.


20240308379. MULTI-FUNCTION ELECTRIC DRIVE SYSTEM WITH INCREASED POWER CAPABILITY_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Rashmi Prasad of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Minh-Khai Nguyen of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Chandra S. Namuduri of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60L53/63, B60L53/62

CPC Code(s): B60L53/63



Abstract: a vehicle, system and method of charging the vehicle. the vehicle includes a battery, a first electric motor coupled to the battery, a second electric motor coupled to the battery, and a switch for forming a circuit between a charging station and the battery through the first electric motor and the second electric motor. a processor controls a configuration of the switch and commences charging of the battery from the charging station through the first electric motor and the second electric motor.


20240308405. SELECTIVELY MOUNTABLE ASSIST HANDLE FOR A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Jintaek Kwon of Seoul (KR) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60N3/02

CPC Code(s): B60N3/026



Abstract: a selectively mountable assist handle for a vehicle includes an attachment member selectively mountable to a vehicle structural support member. the attachment member includes a structural support engagement element, and a gripping member support coupled to the structural support engagement element. a gripping member is mounted to the gripping member support coupled to the structural support engagement element.


20240308430. CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): James L. Benigni of Metamora MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Patrick Minjeur of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Michael Apone of Macomb MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Owen Rauch of Howell MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60R5/04

CPC Code(s): B60R5/04



Abstract: a cargo management system for a vehicle includes a base member slidably supported in a cargo zone of a vehicle. a collapsible cargo box is mounted to the base member. the collapsible cargo box includes a bottom wall, and a plurality of side walls that define a storage zone. a deployment mechanism is operatively connected to the base member. the deployment mechanism selectively biases the base member outwardly from the cargo zone. an actuator is operatively connected to the deployment mechanism. the actuator selectively triggers the deployment mechanism to shift the base member outwardly of the cargo zone.


20240308493. BRAKE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Joshua LO of Whitby (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Edward Thomas HEIL of Howell MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60T17/22, B60T13/74

CPC Code(s): B60T17/221



Abstract: a brake actuator control system for a vehicle includes: a maximum load module configured to determine maximum clamping loads of brake actuators, respectively, of the vehicle, the brake actuators configured to, independently of each other, slow rotation of wheels, respectively, of the vehicle; a limit module configured to set a load limit to a minimum one of the maximum clamping loads of the brake actuators; a target load module configured to limit a target load for the brake actuators to less than or equal to the load limit; and a power control module configured to apply power to electric motors of the brake actuators, respectively, based on the target load.


20240308501. OPTIMAL ENGAGEMENT OF AUTOMATED FEATURES TO ASSIST INCAPACITED DRIVERS_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Khizar Ahmad Qureshi of Pickering (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Mehdi Abroshan of Wateloo (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Reza Zarringhalam of Whitby (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Mohammadali Shahriari of Markham (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Apral Singh Hara of Lasalle (CA) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60W30/09, B60Q9/00, B60W10/18, B60W10/20

CPC Code(s): B60W30/09



Abstract: methods and systems are provided that include one or more sensors configured to obtain sensor data pertaining to both a driver of a vehicle and an environment surrounding the vehicle; and a processor that is coupled to the one or more sensors and that is configured to at least facilitate determining, using the sensor data, when the driver is incapacitated; determining, using the sensor data, when a threat is detected for the vehicle; and taking action to avoid the threat when the driver is incapacitated and the threat is detected, via instructions provided by the processor.


20240308533. VEHICLE CONTROL MODULES INCLUDING CONTAINERIZED ORCHESTRATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR MIXED CRITICALITY SYSTEMS_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Tomer PERETZ of Gan Yavne (IL) for gm global technology operations llc, Ofer ROSENBERG of Ramot Menashe (IL) for gm global technology operations llc, Boris TSUKERMAN of Rishon Ie Zion (IL) for gm global technology operations llc, Moshe ANSCEL of Tel Mond (IL) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60W50/029, B60W50/035, B60W50/06, B60W60/00

CPC Code(s): B60W50/029



Abstract: a vehicle control method includes defining a set of multiple workloads, each workload including a workload descriptor and at least one containerized image configured to execute at least one vehicle control process, the workload descriptor defining a safety level of the workload, one or more vehicle system resources used by the least one containerized image of the workload, and a vehicle system location for executing the containerized images. the method includes allocating vehicle system resources to each workload according to the workload descriptors, wherein the vehicle system resources include at least one of a central processor utilization, a graphics processor utilization, a memory size, an artificial intelligence accelerator, or a video codec, executing the vehicle control processes of the containerized images of the multiple workloads, and in response to a vehicle system resource conflict, assigning higher priority resource access to workloads having a critical safety level.


20240308534. POTHOLE DETECTION AND CLASSIFICATION_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Manoj Sharma of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Joseph F. Szczerba of Grand Blanc MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Donald K. Grimm of Utica MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60W50/14, B60K35/00, B60W40/06, G06V10/141, G06V10/70, G06V20/56

CPC Code(s): B60W50/14



Abstract: a system for determining a condition of a roadway a vehicle is traveling on includes an illumination device, a camera, a display, and a vehicle controller in electrical communication with the illumination device, the camera, and the display. the vehicle controller is programmed to project the light beam onto the roadway surface using the illumination device. the vehicle controller is further programmed to capture a plurality of images of the light beam on the roadway surface using the camera as the vehicle is in motion. the vehicle controller is further programmed to determine a severity of a deformation in the roadway surface based at least in part on the plurality of images of the light beam on the roadway surface. the vehicle controller is further programmed to notify the occupant of the vehicle using the display based on the severity of the deformation in the roadway surface.


20240310187. VIRTUAL ODOMETER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Justin BUNNELL of Farmington Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Andrew M. ZETTEL of British Columbia (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Yanyan ZHANG of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G01C22/02, B60L50/60, B60L58/12

CPC Code(s): G01C22/02



Abstract: a method for estimating a virtual distance corresponding to power supplied by an electric vehicle (ev) to offboard loads includes monitoring one or more enabling conditions comprising at least one of a speed of the ev, an active/inactive mode for supplying power to one or more v2x loads, a net charging/discharging state of a battery of the electric vehicle, a plug-in charging state of the electric vehicle, and a wirelessly charging state of the electric vehicle. in response to the one or more enabling conditions, selectively integrating power output at least one of by the battery of the ev to the offboard loads and at the one or more v2x loads to generate an integrated power output value and converting the integrated power output value to a virtual distance.


20240310445. LITHIUM-ION BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Yue-Yun Wang of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Jian Gao of Auburn Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Shengbing Jiang of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G01R31/367, G01R31/392, H01M10/0525, H01M50/204, H01M50/51

CPC Code(s): G01R31/367



Abstract: a thevenin equivalent model of a lithium-ion battery cell provides the basis for a simplified cell diagnostic relying on cell current and cell terminal voltage measurements.


20240310482. UNSUPERVISED RADAR ANTENNA CALIBRATION_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Oren Longman of Tel Aviv (IL) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G01S7/40

CPC Code(s): G01S7/4008



Abstract: a system for unsupervised radar calibration of a vehicle is contemplated. the system may include a radar having a plurality of antennas configured to transmit radar signals and responsively receive reflected signals. the system may further include a calibration controller configured to determine a plurality of detections from the reflected signals corresponding with unsupervised objects in the vicinity of the vehicle, and based on the detections, to generate a calibration matrix sufficient for calibrating the radar.


20240310831. VEHICLE BASED OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL FOR SUPERVISED PARTIALLY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE APPLICATIONS_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Malek JARADI of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, David T. Proefke of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Grant L. Meade of Whitby (CA) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G05D1/00, B60W30/06, B60W60/00

CPC Code(s): G05D1/0016



Abstract: a vehicle system is disclosed and includes: a transceiver; a vehicle module configured to execute a supervised partially autonomous application (spaa) at a vehicle; a user interface system configured to receive an input from a user to initiate a supervised remote mode for user presence control during execution of the spaa; and a user presence module configured, until spaa operations are ceased or completed, to perform a user presence process including iteratively i) transmitting a challenge request signal from the vehicle to a mobile smart device via the transceiver, ii) based on the challenge request signal, receiving a response signal from the mobile smart device indicating a user response provided to the mobile smart device, iii) based on the response signal, confirming user presence and whether the user response is valid for continued execution of operations of the spaa, and iv) based on validation of the user response, performing a next operation of the spaa.


20240311566. LANGUAGE PROCESSING FOR A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Sasha Strelnikoff of Seattle WA (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Jiejun Xu of Diamond Bar CA (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Alireza Esna Ashari Esfahani of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G06F40/289, B60K35/00, G06F40/205, G06V20/58, G06V30/262

CPC Code(s): G06F40/289



Abstract: a method for language processing for a vehicle includes receiving an input text. the input text includes a plurality of words. the method also includes determining a rule-based action representation of the input text, parsing the input text to produce a parsed text. the method also includes determining a model-based action representation of the parsed text. the method also includes determining a final action representation of the input text based at least in part on the rule-based action representation and the model-based action representation.


20240311730. METHODS FOR SIMULATING CONVEYOR CYCLES ON MULTI-PRODUCT GENERAL ASSEMBLY LINES_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Dennis J. CARROLL of Leander TX (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Charles Alvin WILEY of Austin TX (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Vikram JEET of Greystones (IE) for gm global technology operations llc, Alan FINNIN of Limerick (IE) for gm global technology operations llc, Kegan Austin CLARK of Lake St. Louis MO (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Micheal MORROW of St. Peters MO (US) for gm global technology operations llc, David GUTMAN of Lubbock TX (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Lin CHEN of Lubbock TX (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Allan GURWICZ of Lubbock TX (US) for gm global technology operations llc, George FERNANDES of Lubbock TX (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Md ZAMAN of Lubbock TX (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Nhi NGUYEN of Lubbock TX (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G06Q10/0635, G06Q10/08

CPC Code(s): G06Q10/0635



Abstract: a method for simulating conveyors includes receiving conveyor content for each cycle, the conveyor content including over-cycle distributions each specific to a vehicle group at a footprint of each conveyor for a footprint cycle time, determining a cumulative probability, for each footprint cycle time, across all of the footprints of the conveyor, of one or more of the footprints of the conveyor having that cycle time or less, and determining an individual probability, for each footprint cycle time, across all of the footprints of the conveyor, of the conveyor having that cycle time. the method further includes receiving a vehicle dispatch strategy and generating an alert indicating an over-cycle risk for the strategy based on the individual probabilities, and/or performing a discrete event simulation of the conveyors using one of the individual probabilities for each cycle and for each conveyor. other examples systems and methods are also disclosed.


20240312058. ROBUST LIDAR-TO-CAMERA SENSOR ALIGNMENT_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Yousef A. Omar of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Hao Yu of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Wende Zhang of Birmingham MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G06T7/80, G01S17/89, G06T7/13, G06T7/50, G06T7/70

CPC Code(s): G06T7/80



Abstract: a sensor alignment method including detecting, detecting an object within a first sensor field of view and a second sensor field of view, detecting a plurality of depth point clouds of the first field of view in response to the object being stationary, the host vehicle being stationary, and the distance between the object and the host vehicle being less than a threshold distance, aggregating the plurality of depth point clouds into an aggregated depth point cloud, detecting a first location of an edge of the object in response to the aggregated depth point cloud, detecting a second location of the edge of the object using an edge detection algorithm on the image, generating a lidar to camera alignment in response to a difference between the first location and the second location.


20240312059. ROBUST LIDAR-TO-CAMERA SENSOR ALIGNMENT_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Yousef A. Omar of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Hongtao Wang of Madison Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Hao Yu of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Wende Zhang of Birmingham MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G06T7/80, G01S7/497, G01S17/89, G06T7/70, G06V20/56

CPC Code(s): G06T7/80



Abstract: method for sensor alignment including detecting a depth point cloud including a first object and a second object, generating a first control point in response to a location of the first object within the depth point cloud and a second control point in response to a location of the second object within the depth point cloud, capturing an image of a second field of view including a third object, generating a third control point in response to a location of the third object detected in response to the image, calculating a first reprojection error in response to the first control point and the third control point and a second reprojection error in response to the second control point and the third control point, generating an extrinsic parameter in response to the first reprojection error in response to the first reprojection error being less than the second reprojection error.


20240312221. ROAD SIGN INTERPRETATION SYSTEM EMPLOYING PERCEPTUAL HASHING AND GEOLOCATIONAL CACHING_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Brent Navin Roger Bacchus of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Alireza Esna Ashari Esfahani of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G06V20/58, G06F40/40, G06T7/10, G06V30/10

CPC Code(s): G06V20/582



Abstract: a road sign interpretation system includes a perceptual cache storing perceptual hash values that each correspond to image data representing a road sign. each road sign that corresponds to one of the perceptual hash values stored in the perceptual cache is associated with a road sign identifier. the road sign interpretation system includes one or more controllers in electronic communication with the perceptual cache execute instructions to compute a perceptual hash of a detected road sign within a cropped image frame based on a perceptual hash function and identify a near match between the perceptual hash of the detected road sign and a selected perceptual hash value stored in the perceptual cache. in response to identifying the near match, the controllers interpret the detected road sign represented by the perceptual hash based on the road sign identifier associated with the selected perceptual hash value stored in the perceptual cache.


20240312343. PREEMPTIVE MANEUVERING SYSTEM FOR VIEWING A TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Kamran Ali of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Sayyed Rouhollah Jafari Tafti of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Michael Alan Losh of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G08G1/0967, B60W60/00, G08G1/04

CPC Code(s): G08G1/096725



Abstract: a preemptive maneuvering system for viewing a status of a traffic control device by one or more cameras of an autonomous vehicle includes one or more controllers, where a moving obstruction is in front of the autonomous vehicle. the one or more controllers execute instructions to instruct the autonomous vehicle to execute one or more preemptive maneuvers to position the autonomous vehicle at the target following distance from the moving obstruction along the roadway.


20240313190. MESH CURRENT COLLECTOR FOR DRY ELECTRODE LAMINATION_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Xiaowei Yu of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Ming Wang of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Ryan Curtis Sekol of Grosse Pointe Woods MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Diptak Bhattacharya of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Thomas E. Moylan of Dearborn Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Jennifer Therese Bracey of Holly MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H01M4/04, H01M4/62, H01M4/66, H01M4/74, H01M4/75

CPC Code(s): H01M4/0404



Abstract: a method for manufacturing electrodes for a battery cell includes providing a first free-standing electrode; providing a current collector including holes; providing a second free-standing electrode; and laminating the current collector between the first free-standing electrode and the second free-standing electrode using at least one of heat and pressure and without using a solvent.


20240313257. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A BATTERY CELL WITH AN OXYGEN GAS SCAVENGER_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Meng Jiang of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Louis G. Hector, Jr. of Shelby Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Erik B. Golm of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Meinan He of Birmingham MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Yangbing Zeng of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H01M10/0525, H01M10/0585, H01M10/52

CPC Code(s): H01M10/0525



Abstract: a battery cell is provided. the battery cell includes an external container and an electrode stack disposed within the external container. the electrode stack includes at least one pair of an anode and a cathode. the battery cell further includes an electrolyte disposed within the external container and an oscavenger material disposed within the external container. the oscavenger material is configured for absorbing oxygen gas generated within the electrode stack.


20240313686. METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING COMMON MODE ELECTRIC CURRENT IN AN ELECTRIC MACHINE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Brent S. Gagas of Pleasant Ridge MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Kerrie M. Spaven of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Brian J. Gallert of Lake Orion MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Daniel J. Berry of Macomb Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Brian A. Welchko of Oakland Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H02P27/08, H02P21/00

CPC Code(s): H02P27/085



Abstract: a method, apparatus, and control system are described for operating a multiphase motor drive system including a rotary electric machine and an inverter. an ac choke filter is arranged proximal to output leads from the inverter. a reference temperature associated with the ac choke filter is determined along with an operating point of the electric machine. operation of the inverter is controlled based upon a temperature of the ac choke filter, the reference temperature, and an operating point of the electric machine. this includes modifying a switching frequency and a pwm type in a manner that reduces the ac choke filter temperature by reducing the occurrence of switching events to protect the ac choke filter based on temperature feedback.


20240313850. ENHANCED SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Matthew E. Gilbert-Eyres of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Eric T. Hosey of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Russell A. Patenaude of Macomb Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Scott T. Droste of West Bloomfield MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H04B7/185, B64C1/36, G05D1/00, G05D1/10

CPC Code(s): H04B7/18506



Abstract: a system for enhanced satellite communication coverage via an unmanned aerial vehicle (uav). the system may include a satellite configured for orbiting earth, a vehicle configured for ground transportation on earth, and an unmanned aerial vehicle (uav) operable for relaying communication signals between the vehicle and the satellite. the system may be configured for transmitting control instructions to the uav for controlling aerial positioning of the uav relative to the vehicle and the satellite. the control instructions may specifying a roll, a pitch, and a yaw for orientating the uav to point towards the satellite.


20240314853. CONFIGURING CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY FOR A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Hariharan Krishnan of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Lakshmi V. Thanayankizil of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Mohammad Ishfaq of Northville MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, David M. George of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Fan Bai of Ann Arbor MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H04W76/10, H04W8/20

CPC Code(s): H04W76/10



Abstract: a system for configuring and providing cellular connectivity for a vehicle includes a vehicle communication system and a vehicle controller in electrical communication with the vehicle communication system. the vehicle controller is programmed to establish a connection between the vehicle communication system and a mobile device. the vehicle controller is further programmed to retrieve a cellular connectivity configuration profile from at least one remote server using an internet connection of the mobile device. the vehicle controller is further programmed to configure the vehicle communication system to connect to a cellular network using the cellular connectivity configuration profile.


GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC patent applications on September 19th, 2024