Patents by Inventor Mathew Boesch
Mathew Boesch 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: 11745593Abstract: A vehicle electrical system for a vehicle includes a power source, two low-voltage buses, two power-distribution boxes each electrically connected to the power source and to one of the low-voltage buses and positioned to control electrical flow from the power source to that low-voltage bus, and two low-voltage batteries each electrically connected to one of the power-distribution boxes and arranged to supply electricity to one of the low-voltage buses via that power-distribution box. Each power-distribution box is programmed to perform a test on its low-voltage battery, the tests being isolated from the other low-voltage battery.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2022Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Adel Awad Alla, Sami Dagher, Mathew A. Boesch
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Patent number: 11220264Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for managing scooter fleets based on geolocation boundaries. In certain embodiments, individual scooters of the scooter fleet may be associated with geographical areas in which they are allowed to operate, and such areas may be defined by a geolocation boundary. The geographical areas may be provided to prevent scooters from being used and subsequently left in an undesirable location (for example, at an airport terminal or an area where crime is commonplace).Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Sandro Nuesch, Mathew Boesch, Ahsan Qamar, Anita Stoffer, Anthony Tsakiris, Rashmi Hegde
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Publication number: 20210039642Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for managing scooter fleets based on geolocation boundaries. In certain embodiments, individual scooters of the scooter fleet may be associated with geographical areas in which they are allowed to operate, and such areas may be defined by a geolocation boundary. The geographical areas may be provided to prevent scooters from being used and subsequently left in an undesirable location (for example, at an airport terminal or an area where crime is commonplace).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2019Publication date: February 11, 2021Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Sandro Nuesch, Mathew Boesch, Ahsan Qamar, Anita Stoffer, Anthony Tsakiris, Rashmi Hegde
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Patent number: 10855105Abstract: A vehicle power management system includes a backup battery and an isolation circuit. The isolation circuit has a switch in parallel with a diode. The isolation circuit is electrically connected to the backup battery. The isolation circuit electrically isolates the backup battery from a non-critical load when the switch is open.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Mathew A. Boesch
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Patent number: 10836259Abstract: An electrical system for a vehicle includes a DC/DC converter electrically connected to a high-voltage power source and a first bus, a second bus electrically connected to a second low-voltage power source, and an isolation circuit electrically connected to the first and second buses. The isolation circuit permits current flow in only one direction from the first bus to the second bus.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2018Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Michael Adel Awad Alla, Mathew A. Boesch, Sami Dagher, Ray Siciak
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Publication number: 20200016979Abstract: An electrical system for a vehicle includes a DC/DC converter electrically connected to a high-voltage power source and a first bus, a second bus electrically connected to a second low-voltage power source, and an isolation circuit electrically connected to the first and second buses. The isolation circuit permits current flow in only one direction from the first bus to the second bus.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2018Publication date: January 16, 2020Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Adel Awad Alla, Mathew A. Boesch, Sami Dagher, Ray Siciak
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Publication number: 20200014240Abstract: A vehicle power management system includes a backup battery and an isolation circuit. The isolation circuit has a switch in parallel with a diode. The isolation circuit is electrically connected to the backup battery. The isolation circuit electrically isolates the backup battery from a non-critical load when the switch is open.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Mathew A. Boesch
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Patent number: 10336254Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for camera assisted vehicle lamp diagnosis via vehicle-to-vehicle communication. An example vehicle includes a forward-facing camera and a processor. The processor classifies a target vehicle based on images captured by the camera. Based on the classification, the processor determines locations of lamps on the target vehicle and determines when one of the lamps is not functioning properly. Additionally, when one of the lamps is not functioning properly, the processor sends, via a first communication module, a message to the target vehicle indicating of one of the lamps not functioning properly.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mathew A. Boesch, Daniel A. Makled, Michael McQuillen
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Publication number: 20180304807Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for camera assisted vehicle lamp diagnosis via vehicle-to-vehicle communication. An example vehicle includes a forward-facing camera and a processor. The processor classifies a target vehicle based on images captured by the camera. Based on the classification, the processor determines locations of lamps on the target vehicle and determines when one of the lamps is not functioning properly. Additionally, when one of the lamps is not functioning properly, the processor sends, via a first communication module, a message to the target vehicle indicating of one of the lamps not functioning properly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2017Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Mathew A. Boesch, Daniel A. Makled, Michael McQuillen
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Patent number: 10005461Abstract: A method for restarting an engine of a vehicle stopped on a grade, comprising the steps of engaging a gear of a transmission through which the engine and wheels of the vehicle are drivably connected mutually, using brake pressure to engage wheel brakes and produce a road gradient wheel torque that holds the vehicle stationary on the grade, initiating an engine restart, operating the engine to produce wheel torque equal to or greater than the road gradient wheel torque, and releasing the brake pressure.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Hai Yu, Ryan A. McGee, Ihab S. Soliman, Mathew A. Boesch
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Patent number: 9457811Abstract: A method for restarting an engine of a vehicle stopped on a grade, comprising the steps of engaging a gear of a transmission through which the engine and wheels of the vehicle are driveably connected mutually, using brake pressure to engage wheel brakes and produce a road gradient wheel torque that holds the vehicle stationary on the grade, initiating an engine restart, operating the engine to produce wheel torque equal to or greater than the road gradient wheel torque, and releasing the brake pressure.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2009Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Hai Yu, Ryan A. McGee, Ihab S. Soliman, Mathew A. Boesch
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Publication number: 20160280227Abstract: A method for restarting an engine of a vehicle stopped on a grade, comprising the steps of engaging a gear of a transmission through which the engine and wheels of the vehicle are drivably connected mutually, using brake pressure to engage wheel brakes and produce a road gradient wheel torque that holds the vehicle stationary on the grade, initiating an engine restart, operating the engine to produce wheel torque equal to or greater than the road gradient wheel torque, and releasing the brake pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: HAI YU, RYAN A. McGEE, IHAB S. SOLIMAN, MATHEW A. BOESCH
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Publication number: 20150266476Abstract: An automotive vehicle includes engine start/stop (ESS) and adaptive cruise control with stop and go functionality (ACCS&G). A method of coordinating operation of the ESS and ACCS&G systems is provided. The ACCS&G system brings the vehicle to a stop. After a delay and satisfaction of autostop conditions, the ESS system stops the engine. Upon receipt of an input and satisfaction of start conditions, the ESS system restarts the engine. The ACCS&G system then resumes control of the restarted engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2014Publication date: September 24, 2015Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Sangeetha Sangameswaran, Mathew A. Boesch, Jeffrey A. Palic, Aaron L. Mills, Rebecca L. Seiler
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Patent number: 8579765Abstract: A vehicle powertrain with engine start-stop characteristics is capable of maintaining a vehicle stationary on a roadway with a gradient when wheel brakes are applied to stop the vehicle as the engine is shut down. Vehicle creep and vehicle launch is achieved as the engine is re-started following detection of a brake release signal based on engine speed.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2010Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Hai Yu, Mathew Boesch, Ryan McGee
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Patent number: 8157705Abstract: A method for restarting an engine of a vehicle includes engaging a gear of a transmission that driveably connects the engine and wheels of the vehicle; maintaining a current brake pressure greater than a reference brake pressure; initiating an automatic engine restart; using a timer to count down during a period of predetermined length; using a pump to produce a desired magnitude of brake pressure sufficient to suppress a wheel torque surge produced by restarting the engine and to hold the vehicle stationary; and releasing the brake pressure if either the timer expires or a peak in engine speed occurs.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2009Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Hai Yu, Mathew A. Boesch, Ryan A. McGee
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Publication number: 20120022731Abstract: A method for launching a vehicle includes determining that vehicle speed is less than a reference, demanded wheel power is less than a reference wheel power, and demanded engine power is less than a reference engine power; charging a battery using a generator driven by an engine; using an electric machine powered by the battery to drive vehicle wheels; and opening a clutch located in a drive path between a transmission and the generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2010Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Ming L. Kuang, Fazal U. Syed, Per J. Jurland, Mark S. Yamazaki, Ihab S. Soliman, Mathew A. Boesch, Deepak Aswani
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Patent number: 8061464Abstract: A vehicle powertrain with mechanically independent sets of front and rear traction wheels has separate motive power units. An electronic control system including traction wheel slip control is electronically coupled to a first motive power unit and to a second motive power unit to separately establish maximum rear wheel traction and maximum front wheel traction. Independent requests are made for an increase or a decrease in wheel torque for one set of traction wheels and an increase or decrease in wheel torque for the other set of traction wheels thereby improving acceleration performance and enhancing vehicle stability.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2008Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Mathew A. Boesch
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Publication number: 20110136625Abstract: A vehicle powertrain with engine start-stop characteristics is capable of maintaining a vehicle stationary on a roadway with a gradient when wheel brakes are applied to stop the vehicle as the engine is shut down. Vehicle creep and vehicle launch is achieved as the engine is re-started following detection of a brake release signal based on engine speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Hai Yu, Mathew Boesch, Ryan McGee
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Publication number: 20110071001Abstract: A method for restarting an engine of a vehicle includes engaging a gear of a transmission that driveably connects the engine and wheels of the vehicle; maintaining a current brake pressure greater than a reference brake pressure; initiating an automatic engine restart; using a timer to count down during a period of predetermined length; using a pump to produce a desired magnitude of brake pressure sufficient to suppress a wheel torque surge produced by restarting the engine and to hold the vehicle stationary; and releasing the brake pressure if either the timer expires or a peak in engine speed occurs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2009Publication date: March 24, 2011Inventors: Hai Yu, Mathew A. Boesch, Ryan A. McGee
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Publication number: 20110065548Abstract: A method for restarting an engine of a vehicle stopped on a grade, comprising the steps of engaging a gear of a transmission through which the engine and wheels of the vehicle are driveably connected mutually, using brake pressure to engage wheel brakes and produce a road gradient wheel torque that holds the vehicle stationary on the grade, initiating an engine restart, operating the engine to produce wheel torque equal to or greater than the road gradient wheel torque, and releasing the brake pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2009Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventors: Hai Yu, Ryan A. McGee, Ihab S. Soliman, Mathew A. Boesch