Patents by Inventor Joseph Christian Gerdes
Joseph Christian Gerdes 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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Publication number: 20240126271Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for vehicles to closely follow one another safely through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle has significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. On the opposite end of the spectrum, fully autonomous solutions require inordinate amounts of technology, and a level of robustness that is currently not cost effective.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
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Publication number: 20240077887Abstract: Systems and methods for coordinating and controlling vehicles, for example heavy trucks, to follow closely behind each other, or linking, in a convenient, safe manner and thus to save significant amounts of fuel while increasing safety. In an embodiment, on-board controllers in each vehicle interact with vehicular sensors to monitor and control, for example, relative distance, relative acceleration/deceleration, and speed. Additional safety features in at least some embodiments include providing each driver with one or more visual displays of forward and rearward looking cameras. Long-range communications are provided for coordinating vehicles for linking, and for communicating analytics to fleet managers or others.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.Inventors: JOSHUA P. SWITKES, JOSEPH CHRISTIAN GERDES, EUGENE BERDICHEVSKY
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Patent number: 11614752Abstract: Systems and methods for coordinating and controlling vehicles, for example heavy trucks, to follow closely behind each other, or linking, in a convenient, safe manner and thus to save significant amounts of fuel while increasing safety. In an embodiment, on-board controllers in each vehicle interact with vehicular sensors to monitor and control, for example, relative distance, relative acceleration/deceleration, and speed. Additional safety features in at least some embodiments include providing each driver with one or more visual displays of forward and rearward looking cameras. Long-range communications are provided for coordinating vehicles for linking, and for communicating analytics to fleet managers or others.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: PELOTON TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
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Patent number: 11474538Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for vehicles to closely follow one another safely through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle has significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. On the opposite end of the spectrum, fully autonomous solutions require inordinate amounts of technology, and a level of robustness that is currently not cost effective.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Peloton Technology, Inc.Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
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Patent number: 10732645Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for enabling vehicles to closely follow one another through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle can have significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. By directly commanding the engine torque and braking of the following vehicle while controlling the gap between vehicles using a sensor system, and additionally using a communication link between vehicles that allows information about vehicle actions, such as braking events, to be anticipated by the following vehicle, a Semi-Autonomous Vehicular Convoying System that enables vehicles to follow closely together in a safe, efficient and convenient manner may be achieved.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Peloton Technology, Inc.Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes
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Publication number: 20190361465Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for enabling vehicles to closely follow one another through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle can have significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. By directly commanding the engine torque and braking of the following vehicle while controlling the gap between vehicles using a sensor system, and additionally using a communication link between vehicles that allows information about vehicle actions, such as braking events, to be anticipated by the following vehicle, a Semi-Autonomous Vehicular Convoying System that enables vehicles to follow closely together in a safe, efficient and convenient manner may be achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2018Publication date: November 28, 2019Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes
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Patent number: 10481614Abstract: Systems and methods for coordinating and controlling vehicles, for example heavy trucks, to follow closely behind each other, or linking, in a convenient, safe manner and thus to save significant amounts of fuel while increasing safety. In an embodiment, on-board controllers in each vehicle interact with vehicular sensors to monitor and control, for example, relative distance, relative acceleration/deceleration, and speed. Additional safety features in at least some embodiments include providing each driver with one or more visual displays of forward and rearward looking cameras. Long-range communications are provided for coordinating vehicles for linking, and for communicating analytics to fleet managers or others.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: PELOTON TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
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Publication number: 20190346861Abstract: Systems and methods for coordinating and controlling vehicles, for example heavy trucks, to follow closely behind each other, or linking, in a convenient, safe manner and thus to save significant amounts of fuel while increasing safety. In an embodiment, on-board controllers in each vehicle interact with vehicular sensors to monitor and control, for example, relative distance, relative acceleration/deceleration, and speed. Additional safety features in at least some embodiments include providing each driver with one or more visual displays of forward and rearward looking cameras. Long-range communications are provided for coordinating vehicles for linking, and for communicating analytics to fleet managers or others.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: JOSHUA P. SWITKES, JOSEPH CHRISTIAN GERDES
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Publication number: 20190346864Abstract: Systems and methods for coordinating and controlling vehicles, for example heavy trucks, to follow closely behind each other, or linking, in a convenient, safe manner and thus to save significant amounts of fuel while increasing safety. In an embodiment, on-board controllers in each vehicle interact with vehicular sensors to monitor and control, for example, relative distance, relative acceleration/deceleration, and speed. Additional safety features in at least some embodiments include providing each driver with one or more visual displays of forward and rearward looking cameras. Long-range communications are provided for coordinating vehicles for linking, and for communicating analytics to fleet managers or others.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: JOSHUA P. SWITKES, JOSEPH CHRISTIAN GERDES, EUGENE BERDICHEVSKY, Dave Frederick Lyons, Stephen Norris Boyd
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Publication number: 20190346862Abstract: Systems and methods for coordinating and controlling vehicles, for example heavy trucks, to follow closely behind each other, or linking, in a convenient, safe manner and thus to save significant amounts of fuel while increasing safety. In an embodiment, on-board controllers in each vehicle interact with vehicular sensors to monitor and control, for example, relative distance, relative acceleration/deceleration, and speed. Additional safety features in at least some embodiments include providing each driver with one or more visual displays of forward and rearward looking cameras. Long-range communications are provided for coordinating vehicles for linking, and for communicating analytics to fleet managers or others.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: JOSHUA P. SWITKES, JOSEPH CHRISTIAN GERDES, EUGENE BERDICHEVSKY
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Publication number: 20190346863Abstract: Systems and methods for coordinating and controlling vehicles, for example heavy trucks, to follow closely behind each other, or linking, in a convenient, safe manner and thus to save significant amounts of fuel while increasing safety. In an embodiment, on-board controllers in each vehicle interact with vehicular sensors to monitor and control, for example, relative distance, relative acceleration/deceleration, and speed. Additional safety features in at least some embodiments include providing each driver with one or more visual displays of forward and rearward looking cameras. Long-range communications are provided for coordinating vehicles for linking, and for communicating analytics to fleet managers or others.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: JOSHUA P. SWITKES, JOSEPH CHRISTIAN GERDES
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Publication number: 20190179341Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for vehicles to closely follow one another safely through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle has significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. On the opposite end of the spectrum, fully autonomous solutions require inordinate amounts of technology, and a level of robustness that is currently not cost effective.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2019Publication date: June 13, 2019Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
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Publication number: 20190171231Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for vehicles to closely follow one another safely through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle has significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. On the opposite end of the spectrum, fully autonomous solutions require inordinate amounts of technology, and a level of robustness that is currently not cost effective.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
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Publication number: 20190171230Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for vehicles to closely follow one another safely through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle has significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. On the opposite end of the spectrum, fully autonomous solutions require inordinate amounts of technology, and a level of robustness that is currently not cost effective.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
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Publication number: 20190171228Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for vehicles to closely follow one another safely through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle has significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. On the opposite end of the spectrum, fully autonomous solutions require inordinate amounts of technology, and a level of robustness that is currently not cost effective.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
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Publication number: 20190171229Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for vehicles to closely follow one another safely through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle has significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. On the opposite end of the spectrum, fully autonomous solutions require inordinate amounts of technology, and a level of robustness that is currently not cost effective.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
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Publication number: 20190171232Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for vehicles to closely follow one another safely through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle has significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. On the opposite end of the spectrum, fully autonomous solutions require inordinate amounts of technology, and a level of robustness that is currently not cost effective.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
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Publication number: 20190146523Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for enabling vehicles to closely follow one another through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle can have significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. By directly commanding the engine torque and braking of the following vehicle while controlling the gap between vehicles using a sensor system, and additionally using a communication link between vehicles that allows information about vehicle actions, such as braking events, to be anticipated by the following vehicle, a Semi-Autonomous Vehicular Convoying System that enables vehicles to follow closely together in a safe, efficient and convenient manner may be achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2019Publication date: May 16, 2019Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes
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Patent number: 10281927Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for vehicles to safely closely follow one another through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle has significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. On the opposite end of the spectrum, fully autonomous solutions require inordinate amounts of technology, and a level of robustness that is currently not cost effective.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: PELOTON TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
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Publication number: 20190086935Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for enabling vehicles to closely follow one another through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle can have significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. By directly commanding the engine torque and braking of the following vehicle while controlling the gap between vehicles using a sensor system, and additionally using a communication link between vehicles that allows information about vehicle actions, such as braking events, to be anticipated by the following vehicle, a Semi-Autonomous Vehicular Convoying System that enables vehicles to follow closely together in a safe, efficient and convenient manner may be achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes