Patents by Inventor Ann Lafeir

Ann Lafeir has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • System and method utilizing steering wheel sensors for determining driver behavior
    Patent number: 10963967
    Abstract: A computer system and method for associating hand placement on a vehicle steering wheel with a driving behavior is described. A sensor system is disposed on the steering wheel configured to detect contact of driver hands upon the steering wheel. A computer processor is coupled to the sensor system to receive and analyze data indicative of hand placement on the steering wheel to determine hand placement. A transceiver device communicates with the computer processor whereby data indicative of hand placement is transmitted to a computer server device associated with an insurance company providing insurance for the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (“USAA”)
    Inventor: Ann Lafeir