Patents Assigned to Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
  • Patent number: 12128948
    Abstract: A number of illustrative variations may include a system that may manage torque overlay scenarios in a vehicle where the brakes and propulsion system are providing both lateral and longitudinal movement commands and there is a change in longitudinal acceleration requested from a driver or autonomous driving system. The system may manage driver brake inputs and brake-to-steer brake inputs to maintain brake-to-steer functionality while also applying sufficient braking as requested by the driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignees: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation, Continental Automotive Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Labarbera, Clinton L. Schumann, Scott T. Sanford, Michael Wyciechowski, Emmanuel Garcia
  • Patent number: 12115993
    Abstract: A vehicle control system employing acoustic and impact sensors for sensing acoustics and vibrations at a vehicle to detect environmental conditions and provide appropriate vehicle control and driver warnings according to the environmental conditions. The acoustics may include sounds generated by objects in the external environment surrounding the vehicle or sounds generated by impacts on the vehicle. The vibrations may include vibrations of the vehicle generated by the sounds generated by objects in the external environment surrounding the vehicle or vibrations of the vehicle generated by the impacts on the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J Marlett, Robert M Andres
  • Publication number: 20240326592
    Abstract: A vehicle information display assembly comprises a digital display including a plurality of tell-tales, a first illumination source to provide light to the display, a light guide to transmit the light from the first illumination source to the digital display in an even manner, wherein the light guide defines a plurality of apertures each in a region of one of the plurality of tell-tales, and a plurality of second illumination sources, each proximate to one of the plurality of apertures in the light guide such that one of the plurality of second illumination sources may be activated when a corresponding one of the plurality of tell-tales is activated. A method of communicating information relating to a vehicle operating parameter, and a vehicle information display assembly are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicant: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Cashen, Piyush Anam, Bill Breault
  • Publication number: 20240319281
    Abstract: Previously stored change-in-voltage-over-change-in-time characteristics of multiple rechargeable batteries are used to determine one of a plurality of types of rechargeable batteries that has been mounted to an automotive telematics system. And charging parameters and at least one state-of-health parameter for the rechargeable battery mounted to the automotive telematics system are automatically selected based on the determination of the type of rechargeable battery mounted the automotive telematics system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Applicant: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcin Klimecki, Vernon Cole
  • Patent number: 12097918
    Abstract: A system and method of hands-off signature detection may include applying a unique sinusoidal motor command to an EPS or handwheel actuator of a vehicle and monitoring attenuation of the unique sinusoidal motor command to determine if a user's hands are on or off of a handwheel of a vehicle. Attenuation of the unique sinusoidal motor command may occur due to the physical presence of a driver's hand(s) on the steering wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignees: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation, Continental Automotive Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A Millsap, Gustavo M. Nunes, Omkar Karve, Joseph A LaBarbera, Michael S. Wyciechowski
  • Patent number: 12092490
    Abstract: A very high resolution sensor for detecting an angular rotation of a rotating target, the sensor including a first pair of Hall effect sensors and a second pair of Hall effect sensors. A first magnetic flux density differential of the rotating target is generated from the first pair of Hall effect sensors and a second magnetic flux density differential of the rotating target is generated from the second pair of Hall effect sensors. A pulse corresponding to an amount of angular rotation of the rotating target is output based on the second magnetic flux density differential reaching the first magnetic flux density differential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Gaetan Vich
  • Publication number: 20240294177
    Abstract: A vehicle safety control system for performing driver-assisted vehicle functions, semi-autonomous vehicle functions, or autonomous vehicle functions of the vehicle via intelligent infrastructure to supplement or replace sensor data of vehicle sensors damaged as a result of a vehicle collision or accident.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2023
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Applicant: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ulrich Stählin, Brian J. Marlett, Mitchell E. Clelland, Paul D. Bingham
  • Publication number: 20240294189
    Abstract: A vehicle safety control system for performing driver-assisted vehicle functions, semi-autonomous vehicle functions, or autonomous vehicle functions of the vehicle via intelligent infrastructure to control a vehicle damaged as a result of a vehicle collision or accident.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2023
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Applicant: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ulrich Stählin, Dennis Ziesmer
  • Patent number: 12060077
    Abstract: A confidence score (or measure) that is related to the reliability of signal phase and time (SPAT)-compliant messages received at a vehicle. Vehicle-to-everything (V2X)-compliant messages are received from other vehicles and compared to the SPAT-compliant messages. Behavior of vehicles (as indicated in the V2X-compliant messages) in view of the content of the SPAT-compliant messages is evaluated for consistency and a numeric (or other type of) score or measure assigned to the SPAT-compliant message (indicating reliability of the SPAT message). The score is compared to a threshold and based upon the comparison, a determination can be made as to whether to use the SPAT-compliant message to perform an action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Ulrich Staehlin
  • Patent number: 12035465
    Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) printed circuit board (PCB) composite structure includes a PCB and a 3D printed composite structure. The printed circuit board includes a plurality of grooves milled in a surface of the PCB, and retaining walls of the 3D printed composite structure are deposited within the plurality of grooves in the surface of the PCB, to improve adhesion of the 3D printed composite structure to the PCB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanton F Rak, David Tseung
  • Publication number: 20240209961
    Abstract: A cable fastening device includes an arrangement of a first clip and a second clip configured to engage around a cable, a fixing element including a guide element and a retaining element, and a mount which at least partially surrounds the arrangement of the first clip and the second clip with respect to a casing surface thereof. The guide element is mechanically connected to the arrangement of the first clip and the second clip. The retaining element is configured to mount the fastening device in a fixed position. And, the guide element is mounted in the arrangement of the first clip and the second clip in the mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Applicant: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Hopkins, Aia Analhi Blancas Benitez, John Bruce Horst, Frederic Seyfarth
  • Publication number: 20240213750
    Abstract: A housing may, for example, include a housing part which may include a receiving part. The receiving part may, for example, include a first wall structure and a second wall structure. The second wall structure may be opposing the first wall structure. Moreover, the first wall structure may be shorter as compared to the second wall structure. The housing may further include a housing portion which may be coupled to the housing part. The housing part and the housing portion, when coupled, may form an enclosure which may be associated with an enclosed area within which one or more components may be carried. The component(s) may, for example, be carried in a manner such that Ingress Protection (e.g., water Ingress Protection) may be facilitated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Applicant: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Teteak, David Zeiger
  • Patent number: 12017629
    Abstract: Steering a vehicle may include applying a net brake-steering force to a steered wheel sufficient to affect a steering moment upon the steered wheel sufficient to move the steered wheel away from a zero steering angle, and resisting movement of the steered wheel back toward the zero steering angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignees: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation, Continental Automotive Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Clinton L. Schumann, Scott T. Sanford
  • Publication number: 20240199022
    Abstract: A system for controlling a vehicle, the system comprises an electronic control unit having a processor circuit that is constructed and arranged, to detect whether the vehicle rolls, detect to which direction the vehicle rolls, detect the gear position of the vehicle. The gear position of the vehicle and the direction are compared to one another to determine that the vehicle rolls to an incorrect direction depending on the detected gear position and depending on the detected direction. The vehicle is brought to a standstill upon determining that the vehicle rolls to an incorrect direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Antonio Minna, JR., Pedro Henriques
  • Patent number: 12012061
    Abstract: A vehicle diagnostic and communication system includes a controller with computer executable instructions configured to diagnose operational capability of vehicle operating systems in response to a recognized collision event. The controller is further configured to determine a severity of damage to the vehicle operating systems based on the diagnoses and generate a communication signal based on the determined severity of damage to the vehicle for transmission. The system determines which of a plurality of service providers to send the communication signal based on the severity of damage to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ulrich Stählin, Brian J Marlett, Mitchell E Clelland, Paul D Bingham
  • Publication number: 20240196566
    Abstract: An apparatus may be used with at least one heat dissipation element which may have one or more protrusions. The apparatus may include a body which may be shaped and dimensioned in a manner so as to be capable of covering at least one component, including at least one opening defined and/or mating with the heat dissipation element in a manner such that the protrusion(s) may at least be positionally aligned with the opening(s) so as to be capable of being thermally coupled to the component(s) to facilitate heat dissipation of heat generated by the component(s). When mated, contact may be established between the body and the heat dissipation element(s) such that an electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) type enclosure may be formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2022
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Applicant: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Teteak, Jake Cassin
  • Patent number: 11985575
    Abstract: Based upon the current position of a vehicle, a processor determines which V2X communication standard to use. If a change from a current V2X protocol being used to a new protocol (required because of the location of the vehicle) is determined, software for the new protocol is loaded to re-configure the processor or other electronic devices in the VCU or elsewhere in the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Ulrich Stählin
  • Publication number: 20240119911
    Abstract: A method of providing full array local dimming to a display comprises performing an image processing algorithm with a processor having instructions for: determining a new pixel value for each of a plurality of pixels of the image, mapping the new pixel value to a prior pixel value for each of the plurality of pixels, scaling the image of the zone bilinearly, repeating the determining mapping and scaling until an approximation value is reached, compiling the repeated results into a data set. The method also includes dividing an image for the display having into a plurality of zones each having at least one LED associate therewith and making an illumination decision from the data set, where the illumination decision is for the at least one LED associated with one of the plurality of zones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Cashen, Sebastian Wolfarth, Ulrich Kabatek, Thomas Knieps, Rodrigo Ramos Cruz
  • Patent number: 11955724
    Abstract: A remote signal communication system includes a first antenna that transmits first frequency bands and a second antenna that transmits second frequency bands that are higher than the first frequency bands. A first dual matching network is provided for the first frequency bands and a second dual matching network is provided for the second frequency bands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Hazael Alejandro Mendoza-Tellez, Jesus Enrique Saavedra Balbi, Eric Ponce
  • Publication number: 20240112471
    Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for identifying a trailer or trailer coupler in an image. The method includes obtaining a database of descriptor clusters. Each descriptor cluster has at least one label assigned thereto. Each at least one label is a label for a trailer or trailer coupler, or for a background. Image data pertaining to an image is received. Features and descriptors are determined in the received image data. For each determined descriptor, the method includes matching the determined descriptor with a descriptor cluster in the database and assigning the label corresponding to the matched descriptor cluster to the determined descriptor. Based upon the determined descriptors having the assigned label corresponding to one of a trailer or a trailer coupler, the method includes determining a convex hull of a representation of the one of the trailer or trailer coupler in the image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Eduardo Jose Ramirez Llanos, Julien Ip