Patents by Inventor Elisabet Anderson
Elisabet Anderson 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: 10115392Abstract: A method for adjusting a voice recognition system and a voice recognition system is disclosed, wherein the voice recognition system comprises a speaker and a microphone, and wherein the method comprises the steps of: memorizing an audio frequency signal, playing back the audio frequency signal by means of the speaker, generating a detection signal by detecting the audio frequency signal by means of the microphone, and adjusting parameters of the voice recognition system dependent on the detection signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: VISTEON GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Michael J. Sims, Brian L. Douthitt, David J. Hughes, Mark Zeinstra, Ted W. Ringold, Douglas W. Klamer, Todd Witters, Elisabet A. Anderson
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Patent number: 9587958Abstract: A control system (106) for mounting to a vehicle (100) and for providing information to an occupant of the vehicle from a first source device (116) is provided. The vehicle includes an audio system (130) and/or a display system (100). The control system includes a first interface (120) for communicating with the first source device (116). The control system further includes a second interface for providing a signal to the audio system and/or the display system. The control system yet further includes a processor (122). A memory unit (122) is communicably connected to the processor and includes a first transport (2112) configured to send a control signal to the interface. The memory unit (132) further includes a first manager (2304) configured to receive a command from an application (2104) and to translate the command from the application (2104) into a command for the transport (2112).Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2008Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Douglas C. Campbell, Richard J. Chutorash, Brian L. Douthitt, Rodger W. Eich, James B. Price, Mark Zeinstra, Philip J. Vanderwall, Elisabet A. Anderson, Michael J. Sims, Mike Davis, Ted W. Ringold
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Patent number: 9313311Abstract: A method and a communication system is disclosed for using a communication system connected to at least a first mobile device and a second mobile device, wherein the communication system is operable in at least a first operating state and a second operating state, wherein the connection of the communication system to the first mobile device is prioritized in the first operating state and wherein the connection of the communication system to the second mobile device is prioritized in the second operating state.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2010Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANYInventors: Elisabet A. Anderson, Mark Zeinstra, Michael J. Sims
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Publication number: 20140100740Abstract: A control system for mounting in a vehicle and for providing information to a portable electronic device for processing by the portable electronic device is shown and described. The control system includes a first interface for communicating with the portable electronic device and a memory device. The control system also includes a processing circuit communicably coupled to the first interface and the memory device, the processing circuit configured to extract information from the memory device and to provide the information to the first interface so that the first interface communicates the information to the portable electronic device. The processing circuit is further configured to determine the capabilities of the portable electronic device based on data received from the portable electronic device via the first interface and to determine whether or not to communicate the information to the portable electronic device based on the determined capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Richard J. CHUTORASH, Elisabet Anderson, Rodger W. Eich, Jeffrey Golden, Philip J. Vanderwall, Michael J. Sims
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Patent number: 8634033Abstract: A system for mounting in a vehicle and for reproducing an image at least partially generated by a remote source and shown on a display of the remote source is provided. The system includes a display interface for providing a signal to the display. The system further includes a communications device for mounting in the vehicle and for communicating with the remote source, the communications device configured to receive the image from the remote source. The system yet further includes a processing system operatively coupled to the communications device and the display interface, the processing system configured to provide a representation of the image to the display interface. The system yet further includes a memory device communicably coupled to the processing system and including computer code for controlling the communications device so that the representation of the image provided to the display interface is updated to reflect new images generated and shown on the remote source.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2010Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Philip J. Vanderwall, Michael J. Sims, Elisabet A. Anderson, Richard J. Chutorash, Jeffrey N. Golden, Rodger W. Eich
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Patent number: 8447598Abstract: A control system for mounting in a vehicle and for providing information to a portable electronic device for processing by the portable electronic device is shown and described. The control system includes a first interface for communicating with the portable electronic device and a memory device. The control system also includes a processing circuit communicably coupled to the first interface and the memory device, the processing circuit configured to extract information from the memory device and to provide the information to the first interface so that the first interface communicates the information to the portable electronic device. The processing circuit is further configured to determine the capabilities of the portable electronic device based on data received from the portable electronic device via the first interface and to determine whether or not to communicate the information to the portable electronic device based on the determined capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2011Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Richard J. Chutorash, Elisabet Anderson, Rodger W. Eich, Jeffrey Golden, Philip J. Vanderwall, Michael J. Sims
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Publication number: 20120100876Abstract: The invention relates to a communication system for in-vehicle systems, and in particular, to a wireless communication system for a hands free telephone system configured to received text messages. A remote source, such as a cell phone, PDA or the like, is used to modify, configure and add new messages and preference data on the communication system. The modified, configured and new messages are used to respond to messages received on the remote source and/or on the communication system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2010Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANYInventors: Elisabet A. Anderson, William Fay, Matthew Blackburn, Alan S. Hughes, Beth A. McGough, Ted W. Ringold
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Publication number: 20110301954Abstract: A method for adjusting a voice recognition system and a voice recognition system is disclosed, wherein the voice recognition system comprises a speaker and a microphone, and wherein the method comprises the steps of: memorizing an audio frequency signal, playing back the audio frequency signal by means of the speaker, generating a detection signal by detecting the audio frequency signal by means of the microphone, and adjusting parameters of the voice recognition system dependent on the detection signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2010Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Michael J. Sims, Brian L. Douthitt, David J. Hughes, Mark Zeinstra, Ted W. Ringold, Douglas W. Klamer, Todd Witters, Elisabet A. Anderson
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Publication number: 20110257973Abstract: A control system for mounting in a vehicle and for providing information to a portable electronic device for processing by the portable electronic device is shown and described. The control system includes a first interface for communicating with the portable electronic device and a memory device. The control system also includes a processing circuit communicably coupled to the first interface and the memory device, the processing circuit configured to extract information from the memory device and to provide the information to the first interface so that the first interface communicates the information to the portable electronic device. The processing circuit is further configured to determine the capabilities of the portable electronic device based on data received from the portable electronic device via the first interface and to determine whether or not to communicate the information to the portable electronic device based on the determined capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventors: Richard J. Chutorash, Elisabet Anderson, Rodger W. Eich, Jeffrey Golden, Philip J. Vanderwall, Michael J. Sims
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Publication number: 20110217929Abstract: A method and a communication system is disclosed for using a communication system connected to at least a first mobile device and a second mobile device, wherein the communication system is operable in at least a first operating state and a second operating state, wherein the connection of the communication system to the first mobile device is prioritized in the first operating state and wherein the connection of the communication system to the second mobile device is prioritized in the second operating state.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2010Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Elisabet A. Anderson, Mark Zeinstra, Michael J. Sims
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Publication number: 20100220250Abstract: A system for mounting in a vehicle and for reproducing an image at least partially generated by a remote source and shown on a display of the remote source is provided. The system includes a display interface for providing a signal to the display. The system further includes a communications device for mounting in the vehicle and for communicating with the remote source, the communications device configured to receive the image from the remote source. The system yet further includes a processing system operatively coupled to the communications device and the display interface, the processing system configured to provide a representation of the image to the display interface. The system yet further includes a memory device communicably coupled to the processing system and including computer code for controlling the communications device so that the representation of the image provided to the display interface is updated to reflect new images generated and shown on the remote source.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventors: Philip J. Vanderwall, Michael J. Sims, Elisabet A. Anderson, Richard J. Chutorash, Jeffrey N. Golden, Rodger W. Eich
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Publication number: 20100097239Abstract: A control system (106) for mounting to a vehicle (100) and for providing information to an occupant of the vehicle from a first source device (116) is provided. The vehicle includes an audio system (130) and/or a display system (100). The control system includes a first interface (120) for communicating with the first source device (116). The control system further includes a second interface for providing a signal to the audio system and/or the display system. The control system yet further includes a processor (122). A memory unit (122) is communicably connected to the processor and includes a first transport (2112) configured to send a control signal to the interface. The memory unit (132) further includes a first manager (2304) configured to receive a command from an application (2104) and to translate the command from the application (2104) into a command for the transport (2112).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventors: Douglas C. Campbell, Richard J. Chutorash, Brian L. Douthitt, Rodger W. Eich, James B. Price, Mark L. Zeinstra, Phillip J. Vanderwall, Elisabet A. Anderson, Michael J. Sims, Mike Davis, Ted W. Ringold
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Publication number: 20080268330Abstract: A battery system for a vehicle includes a battery module having a plurality of cells electrically coupled together and a first conductive element for electrically coupling the battery module to other elements in the battery system. The battery system also has a base configured for securing the battery module in place in the vehicle. The base includes a second conductive element for electrically coupling the base to the first conductive element, and a rotatable arm for securing the battery module in place relative to the base. The first conductive element is configured to contact the second conductive element when the rotatable arm is positioned to secure the battery module in place relative to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: Scott A. Hansen, Nels R. Smith, Michael G. Andrew, Thomas J. Dougherty, Majid Taghikhani, Elisabet A. Anderson
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Patent number: 5441339Abstract: A lamp assembly for a vehicle is integrally formed in a vehicle headliner which includes an aperture for receiving a lens. In some preferred embodiments, the lens snap-fits directly to the headliner. In another preferred embodiment the lens and a trim bezel interlockably engage the edge of the headliner.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 1994Date of Patent: August 15, 1995Assignee: Prince CorporationInventors: Larry E. Mathias, Jason M. Hathaway, Elisabet A. Anderson