Patents by Inventor Dennis B. Kazensky
Dennis B. Kazensky 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).
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Patent number: 11716597Abstract: In various embodiments, methods, systems, and vehicle apparatuses are provided. A method to selectively pair an in-vehicle display to a mobile device used by a passenger with an in-vehicle display system when seated in the vehicle, including receiving, by a processor of a vehicle, notification via a rideshare app of a request for a ride to a destination; in response, to the passenger entering the vehicle, initiating a pairing operation of a system of the vehicle with a passenger's mobile device based on the capture by the passenger using the passenger's mobile device of a QR code displayed in the vehicle; displaying a QR code for capture by the passenger's mobile device in the vehicle and initiating a wireless connection with the passenger's mobile device wherein the wireless connection is a secure connection based on an identification of the passenger and passenger location in the vehicle based on the QR code.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Mustafa H. Chmeiseh, Dennis B. Kazensky
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Publication number: 20220252410Abstract: In various embodiments, methods, systems, and vehicle apparatuses are provided. A method to selectively pair an in-vehicle display to a mobile device used by a passenger with an in-vehicle display system when seated in the vehicle, including receiving, by a processor of a vehicle, notification via a rideshare app of a request for a ride to a destination; in response, to the passenger entering the vehicle, initiating a pairing operation of a system of the vehicle with a passenger's mobile device based on the capture by the passenger using the passenger's mobile device of a QR code displayed in the vehicle; displaying a QR code for capture by the passenger's mobile device in the vehicle and initiating a wireless connection with the passenger's mobile device wherein the wireless connection is a secure connection based on an identification of the passenger and passenger location in the vehicle based on the QR code.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2021Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Mustafa H. Chmeiseh, Dennis B. Kazensky
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Publication number: 20150109444Abstract: A method of displaying a captured image on a display device of a driven vehicle. A scene exterior of the driven vehicle is captured by an at least one vision-based imaging and at least one sensing device. A time-to-collision is determined for each object detected. A comprehensive time-to-collision is determined for each object as a function of each of the determined time-to-collisions for each object. An image of the captured scene is generated by a processor. The image is dynamically expanded to include sensed objects in the image. Sensed objects are highlighted in the dynamically expanded image. The highlighted objects identifies objects proximate to the driven vehicle that are potential collisions to the driven vehicle. The dynamically expanded image with highlighted objects and associated collective time-to-collisions are displayed for each highlighted object in the display device that is determined as a potential collision.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Wende Zhang, Jinsong Wang, Bakhtiar B. Litkouhi, Dennis B. Kazensky, Jeffrey S. Piasecki, Charles A. Green, Ryan M. Frakes, Raymond J. Kiefer
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Publication number: 20150042799Abstract: A method of displaying a captured image on a display device of a driven vehicle. A scene exterior of the driven vehicle is captured by an at least one vision-based imaging device mounted on the driven vehicle. Objects in a vicinity of the driven vehicle are sensed. An image of the captured scene is generated by a processor. The image is dynamically expanded to include sensed objects in the image. The sensed objects are highlighted in the dynamically expanded image. The highlighted objects identify vehicles proximate to the driven vehicle that are potential collisions to the driven vehicle. The dynamically expanded image is displayed with highlighted objects in the display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2013Publication date: February 12, 2015Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Wende Zhang, Jinsong Wang, Bakhtiar B. Litkouhi, Dennis B. Kazensky, Jeffrey S. Piasecki, Charles A. Green, Ryan M. Frakes
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Patent number: 8414137Abstract: An inside rearview mirror bracket for a windscreen includes a pad portion configured to attach to an interior of the windscreen. A bridge portion is formed as a single piece with the pad portion, and a tunnel is defined by the bridge portion and the pad portion. The mirror bracket includes a mirror receptacle formed as a single piece with the bridge portion opposite the tunnel. The mirror receptacle is configured to receive a rearview mirror. A sensor member may be configured to substantially fill the tunnel, such that the sensor member is disposed intermediate the bridge portion and the windscreen.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Charles R. Quinn, Nicholas P. Nagrant, Eric A. Watterworth, Dennis B. Kazensky, Mark M. Hadley, Thomas D. Hagen
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Publication number: 20120105990Abstract: An inside rearview mirror bracket for a windscreen includes a pad portion configured to attach to an interior of the windscreen. A bridge portion is formed as a single piece with the pad portion, and a tunnel is defined by the bridge portion and the pad portion. The mirror bracket includes a mirror receptacle formed as a single piece with the bridge portion opposite the tunnel. The mirror receptacle is configured to receive a rearview mirror. A sensor member may be configured to substantially fill the tunnel, such that the sensor member is disposed intermediate the bridge portion and the windscreen.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Charles R. Quinn, Nicholas P. Nagrant, Eric A. Watterworth, Dennis B. Kazensky, Mark M. Hadley, Thomas D. Hagen
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Patent number: 7837173Abstract: According to various exemplary embodiments, an apparatus is provided for mounting a rearview display and one or more electronic components in a vehicle. An example of the apparatus comprises an inside rearview assembly for mounting an electronic component near a windshield of a vehicle including a mirror and an adjustable support connected to the mirror. The rearview assembly also includes a bracket configured to mount on the windshield, including an attaching structure configured to attach the bracket to the windshield and a support frame coupled to the attaching structure. The support frame has a portion set off from the windshield to accommodate the electronic component between the windshield and the set off portion. The support frame is connected to the adjustable support.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.Inventors: Craig H. Zinser, Dennis B. Kazensky, James J. Czewski, William C. Bisnack, Nicholas P. Nagrant, Thomas D. Hagen, Kent S. Lybecker, Ryan M. Frakes, Mark R. Willey, Benjamin H. Baker, Patrick D. Walmsley
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Publication number: 20100090086Abstract: According to various exemplary embodiments, an apparatus is provided for mounting a rearview display and one or more electronic components in a vehicle. An example of the apparatus comprises an inside rearview assembly for mounting an electronic component near a windshield of a vehicle including a mirror and an adjustable support connected to the mirror. The rearview assembly also includes a bracket configured to mount on the windshield, including an attaching structure configured to attach the bracket to the windshield and a support frame coupled to the attaching structure. The support frame has a portion set off from the windshield to accommodate the electronic component between the windshield and the set off portion. The support frame is connected to the adjustable support.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2008Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: CRAIG H. ZINSER, DENNIS B. KAZENSKY, JAMES J. CZEWSKI, WILLIAM C. BISNACK, NICHOLAS P. NAGRANT, THOMAS D. HAGEN, KENT S. LYBECKER, RYAN M. FRAKES, MARK R. WILLEY, BENJAMIN H. BAKER, PATRICK D. WALMSLEY