Patents by Inventor Gilbert A. TODD

Gilbert A. TODD 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).

  • Systems and methods for controlling vehicle ignition using biometric data
    Patent number: 10710455
    Abstract: A push-to-start ignition device measures biometric information of a driver to control activation of vehicle ignition. The push-to-start switch includes a touchpad that senses, using capacitive sensors, a vehicle driver's finger and provides signals using one or a combination of lights, audio, and haptic feedback to guide the vehicle driver into a suitable position for measuring the biometric characteristic. If the biometric measurement meets a predefined threshold, the vehicle ignition is activated. If the biometric measurement fails to meet a predefined threshold, the vehicle ignition is locked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Automotive Coalition For Traffic Safety
    Inventors: Gilbert A. Todd, Chakravarthi M. Nagolu
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE IGNITION USING BIOMETRIC DATA
    Publication number: 20150066238
    Abstract: A push-to-start ignition device measures biometric information of a driver to control activation of vehicle ignition. The push-to-start switch includes a touchpad that senses, using capacitive sensors, a vehicle driver's finger and provides signals using one or a combination of lights, audio, and haptic feedback to guide the vehicle driver into a suitable position for measuring the biometric characteristic. If the biometric measurement meets a predefined threshold, the vehicle ignition is activated. If the biometric measurement fails to meet a predefined threshold, the vehicle ignition is locked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Gilbert A. TODD, Chakravarthi M. NAGOLU