Patents by Inventor Herbert A. Pirson

Herbert A. Pirson 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 for avoiding accidents in intersections
    Patent number: 6624782
    Abstract: A method for a subject vehicle to avoid collisions is provided. At least one lane feeding into an intersection is scanned. The presence of a threat vehicle in the at least one lane is detected. Whether the subject vehicle and the threat vehicle will occupy the intersection at the same time is predicted. A warning is issued in response to the predicting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Veridian Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward H. Jocoy, James R. Knight, Thomas F. Leney, Herbert A. Pirson, John A. Pierowicz
  • Method and apparatus for determination and warning of potential violation of intersection traffic control devices
    Patent number: 6516273
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system installed in a vehicle to: determine the location of the vehicle; identify each intersection as the vehicle approaches the intersection; determine the presence and type of traffic control device at that intersection; determine whether the traffic control device associated with the intersection, in the direction of travel of the vehicle, requires the vehicle to come to a complete stop; determine the acceleration required to stop the vehicle prior to its entry into the intersection; and, if the required acceleration exceeds a predetermined threshold level, alert the driver, by means of an aural, visual and/or haptic indication, to brake the vehicle prior to its entry into the intersection. The system may also preempt driver control of the braking system and begin braking the vehicle automatically prior to its entry into the intersection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Veridian Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Pierowicz, Herbert A. Pirson, David Yuhnke
  • System and method for avoiding accidents in intersections
    Publication number: 20020036584
    Abstract: A method for a subject vehicle to avoid collisions is provided. At least one lane feeding into an intersection is scanned. The presence of a threat vehicle in the at least one lane is detected. Whether the subject vehicle and the threat vehicle will occupy the intersection at the same time is predicted. A warning is issued in response to the predicting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Publication date: March 28, 2002
    Inventors: Edward H. Jocoy, James R. Knight, Thomas F. Leney, Herbert A. Pirson, John A. Pierowicz