Patents by Inventor Ted Scherzinger
Ted Scherzinger 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: 11951790Abstract: In some embodiments, a range sensor is configured to detect a distance between a portion of a vehicle and an object above the portion of the vehicle. In some embodiments, the detected distance may be presented to an operator to allow the operator to control a height of an adjustable suspension in order to manually control the distance. In some embodiments, the detected distance may be used to automatically control the distance. In some embodiments, the distance may be controlled in order to allow the vehicle to couple to the object, such as a fifth wheel of the vehicle coupling to a kingpin of a trailer.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2018Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: PACCAR Inc.Inventors: Stan Delizo, Ted Scherzinger, Yen-Lin Han, Austin Chong, Christian Heussy, Caroline Hofgaard, Oleksiy Khomenko, Pauline Shammami, Kirstin Schauble
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Patent number: 11878721Abstract: In some embodiments, techniques for updating a model that represents turning dynamics of a vehicle are provided. In some embodiments, an initial location and orientation of the vehicle with respect to an object outside the vehicle are determined using information from environment sensors including but not limited to image sensors and/or range sensors. In some embodiments, vehicle state information including but not limited to steering angle and wheel speed is received before determining a new location and orientation of the vehicle with respect to the object. In some embodiments, the model is updated using the initial location and orientation, the new location and orientation, and the vehicle state information.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2018Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: PACCAR Inc.Inventors: Stan Delizo, Ted Scherzinger, Yen-Lin Han, Austin Chong, Christian Heussy, Caroline Hofgaard, Oleksiy Khomenko, Pauline Shammami, Kirstin Schauble
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Publication number: 20220055430Abstract: A method of autonomously backing a vehicle (e.g., a tractor unit) to a trailer (e.g., a semi-trailer) comprising a trailer-mounted coupling device (e.g., a kingpin). The method includes determining, by an autonomous backing module of the vehicle, a target corresponding to the trailer-mounted coupling device; determining, by the autonomous backing module, a path to maneuver the vehicle to the target and align a vehicle-mounted coupling device (e.g., a fifth wheel) with the trailer-mounted coupling device, determining, by the autonomous backing module, commands to components of the vehicle to autonomously control the vehicle to maneuver along the determined path to the target, and transmitting, by the autonomous backing module, the commands to the components of the vehicle (e.g., a braking control module, a steering control module, and/or a torque request module). Suitably configured vehicles are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2018Publication date: February 24, 2022Applicant: PACCAR INCInventors: Stan DELIZO, Yen-Lin HAN, Christian HEUSSY, Caroline HOFGAARD, Kirstin SCHAUBLE, Pauline SHAMMAMI, Oleksiy KHOMENKO, Austin CHONG, Ted SCHERZINGER
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Publication number: 20220048497Abstract: In some embodiments, techniques are provided for autonomously backing a vehicle (such as a Class 8 truck) to a trailer. In some embodiments, environment sensors such as image sensors and range sensors mounted to the vehicle detect a trailer and determine distances between the trailer and the vehicle as well as relative angles of the trailer and the vehicle. In some embodiments, the vehicle determines a path to the trailer based on this information, and autonomously controls braking, torque, and/or steering of the vehicle to autonomously back the vehicle along the determined path.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2018Publication date: February 17, 2022Applicant: PACCAR INCInventors: Stan DELIZO, Ted SCHERZINGER, Yen-Lin HAN, Austin CHONG, Christian HEUSSY, Caroline HOFGAARD, Oleksiy KHOMENKO, Pauline SHAMMAMI, Kirstin SCHAUBLE
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Publication number: 20220032710Abstract: In some embodiments, a range sensor is configured to detect a distance between a portion of a vehicle and an object above the portion of the vehicle. In some embodiments, the detected distance may be presented to an operator to allow the operator to control a height of an adjustable suspension in order to manually control the distance. In some embodiments, the detected distance may be used to automatically control the distance. In some embodiments, the distance may be controlled in order to allow the vehicle to couple to the object, such as a fifth wheel of the vehicle coupling to a kingpin of a trailer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2018Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: PACCAR INCInventors: Stan DELIZO, Ted SCHERZINGER, Yen-Lin HAN, Austin CHONG, Christian HEUSSY, Caroline HOFGAARD, Oleksiy KHOMENKO, Pauline SHAMMAMI, Kirstin SCHAUBLE
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Publication number: 20220032913Abstract: A method of autonomously maneuvering a vehicle using environment sensors comprises calculating first coordinate data based on information received from environment sensors mounted on a first portion of the vehicle; determining, based on the first coordinate data, a first target at a first location; determining a path to maneuver the vehicle to the first location; determining and transmitting commands to autonomously control the vehicle to maneuver to the first location; calculating second coordinate data based on information received from environment sensors mounted on a second portion of the vehicle; determining based on the second coordinate data, a second target at a second location, determining a path to maneuver the vehicle from the first location to the second location; and determining and transmitting commands to autonomously control the vehicle to maneuver from the first location to the second location. Suitably configured vehicles (e.g., tractor units) are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2018Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: PACCAR INCInventors: Stan DELIZO, Ted SCHERZINGER, Yen-Lin HAN, Austin CHONG, Christian HEUSSY, Caroline HOFGAARD, Oleksiy KHOMENKO, Pauline SHAMMAMI, Kirstin SCHAUBLE
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Publication number: 20210394796Abstract: In some embodiments, techniques for updating a model that represents turning dynamics of a vehicle are provided. In some embodiments, an initial location and orientation of the vehicle with respect to an object outside the vehicle are determined using information from environment sensors including but not limited to image sensors and/or range sensors. In some embodiments, vehicle state information including but not limited to steering angle and wheel speed is received before determining a new location and orientation of the vehicle with respect to the object. In some embodiments, the model is updated using the initial location and orientation, the new location and orientation, and the vehicle state information.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2018Publication date: December 23, 2021Applicant: PACCAR INCInventors: Stan DELIZO, Ted SCHERZINGER, Yen-Lin HAN, Austin CHONG, Christian HEUSSY, Caroline HOFGAARD, Oleksiy KHOMENKO, Pauline SHAMMAMI, Kirstin SCHAUBLE
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Publication number: 20210365034Abstract: In some embodiments, techniques are provided for autonomously backing a vehicle to a target object such as a loading dock, a loading bay, a dock level er, a garage door, a wall area, another vehicle, or an end of an alley. The target object is determined, and an autonomous backing module of the vehicle determines relevant distances and angles. Using this information, the autonomous backing module may determine a path to the target object, and transmit commands to components of the vehicle to autonomously control the vehicle along the determined path to the target object.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2018Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: PACCAR INCInventors: Stan DELIZO, Ted SCHERZINGER, Yen-Lin HAN, Austin CHONG, Christian HEUSSY, Caroline HOFGAARD, Oleksiy KHOMENKO, Pauline SHAMMAMI, Kirstin SCHAUBLE
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Patent number: 7976285Abstract: A method of charging a compressed air storage tank for a vehicle increases the pressure in the storage tank from a first pressure to a second pressure. The method includes determining the first pressure according to a first detected vehicle engine load, and starting the charge cycle when the pressure detected in the storage tank is at least as low as the first pressure. The method further includes determining the second pressure according to a second detected vehicle engine load, and stopping the charge cycle when the pressure detected in the storage tank is at least as high as the second pressure.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2007Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: PACCAR IncInventors: Ted Scherzinger, Christopher Paul Harry, Michel Mallett, Robert Miracle, Balbir Singh
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Publication number: 20080180238Abstract: A signaling device for use with a vehicle having a vehicle electrical system is provided. The signaling device includes a light source adapted to be coupled to the vehicle and a power source. The power source is adapted to be disposed in-line the vehicle electrical system and in communication with the light source. The power source includes a housing, a plurality of batteries disposed within the housing, and a printed circuit board in communication with the plurality of batteries. The printed circuit board is adapted to at least charge the plurality of batteries when the vehicle electrical system is in an on state.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2008Publication date: July 31, 2008Applicant: PACCAR INCInventors: Lew Plummer, Daniel J. Farmer, Ted Scherzinger
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Publication number: 20070277900Abstract: A method of charging a compressed air storage tank for a vehicle increases the pressure in the storage tank from a first pressure to a second pressure. The method includes determining the first pressure according to a first detected vehicle engine load, and starting the charge cycle when the pressure detected in the storage tank is at least as low as the first pressure. The method further includes determining the second pressure according to a second detected vehicle engine load, and stopping the charge cycle when the pressure detected in the storage tank is at least as high as the second pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2007Publication date: December 6, 2007Applicant: PACCAR INCInventors: Ted Scherzinger, Christopher Harry, Michel Mallett, Robert Miracle, Balbir Singh
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Patent number: 6253131Abstract: Method and apparatus for interfacing steering wheel inputs on a steering wheel assembly with electronically-controlled devices in a vehicle. A steering wheel interface module in the steering wheel assembly is connected between the steering wheel inputs and a data communication bus in the steering wheel assembly. The steering wheel inputs provide control information to the steering wheel interface module, which in turn formulates data messages based on the control information and transmits the data messages on the data communication bus in the steering wheel assembly. Preferably, the steering wheel interface module includes a processing unit and a memory in communication with the processing unit. The data messages are formulated by the processing unit in accordance with programmed instructions stored in the memory. The programmed instructions and/or data messages stored in the memory may be modified or supplemented at a later time.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 1999Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: PACCAR IncInventors: Jon M. Quigley, Richard P. Bertalan, Jeffrey E. Bargewell, Lew E. Plummer, Ted Scherzinger