Patents by Inventor John Michael Ferrer

John Michael Ferrer 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).

  • Turn path visualization to improve spatial and situational awareness in turn maneuvers
    Patent number: 11827274
    Abstract: Sensor data and data from V2V messages are used to detect obstacles. Additional obstacles are identified in map data according to a vehicle's position. In response to detecting a turn intent, a controller calculates a turn path according to the detected obstacles and properties of the vehicle. The turn path is presented to a user, such as by display on a HUD or superimposing the turn path on an image from a forward facing camera. A desired steering angle to traverse the turn path may be displayed, such as relative to the current steering angle of the vehicle. Notifications regarding the path and turning intent of other vehicle may be displayed along with the turn path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John Michael Ferrer, Jayanthi Rao, Victoria Schein
  • TURN PATH VISUALIZATION TO IMPROVE SPATIAL AND SITUATIONAL AWARENESS IN TURN MANEUVERS
    Publication number: 20210039715
    Abstract: Sensor data and data from V2V messages are used to detect obstacles. Additional obstacles are identified in map data according to a vehicle's position. In response to detecting a turn intent, a controller calculates a turn path according to the detected obstacles and properties of the vehicle. The turn path is presented to a user, such as by display on a HUD or superimposing the turn path on an image from a forward facing camera. A desired steering angle to traverse the turn path may be displayed, such as relative to the current steering angle of the vehicle. Notifications regarding the path and turning intent of other vehicle may be displayed along with the turn path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John Michael FERRER, Jayanthi RAO, Victoria SCHEIN
  • AUTOMATED DELIVERY LOCKER AND ASSEMBLIES
    Publication number: 20200128992
    Abstract: A locker configured to store a package is disclosed. The locker includes a plurality of adjustable storage compartments. The locker also includes a door coupled to the locker. The door is configured to actuate between an open position and a closed position to provide access to at least one of the plurality of adjustable storage compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Owen Mountford, Christopher Westfall, John Michael Ferrer
  • Automated delivery locker and assemblies
    Patent number: 10624484
    Abstract: A locker configured to store a package is disclosed. The locker includes a plurality of adjustable storage compartments. The locker also includes a door coupled to the locker. The door is configured to actuate between an open position and a closed position to provide access to at least one of the plurality of adjustable storage compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Owen Mountford, Christopher Westfall, John Michael Ferrer