Patents Assigned to FICO
  • Patent number: 10819917
    Abstract: A vehicle image processing system including a control unit and a display unit. The control unit processes an image of the exterior of the vehicle. The display unit displays at least a part of the image. The control unit operates the display unit in first and second modes. The first mode displays at least a part of the image, and the second mode displays at least first and second adjacent regions. The second region is located at least in a lateral end of the display unit, where in the first region the display unit displays part of the image displayed in the first mode, and in the second region the display unit removes the part of the image not displayed in the first region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: FICO MIRRORS, S.A.U.
    Inventors: David Gómez Timoneda, Frédéric Lorival
  • Publication number: 20200151628
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for technologically improving a computer-implemented machine-learning model, the method comprising receiving, by a model, at least a first data record; generating a first score representing a first likelihood that the first data record is associated with a first classification, in response to feedback received from one or more data sources communicating with at least one computing system on which the model is implemented; generating a second score to represent a second likelihood that the first data record is associated with the first classification, in response to the first score being higher than a threshold value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: FICO
    Inventors: Scott M. Zoldi, Larry Peranich, Jehangir Athwal, Uwe Mayer, Sajama
  • Patent number: 10632855
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a device and a method for measuring isolation resistance of a battery powered systems. The device comprises: a first reference resistance (R01) connectable in series between a positive high-voltage bus (1) and a low-voltage ground connection (5), a second reference resistance (R02) connectable in series between the negative high-voltage bus (2) and the a low-voltage ground connection (5), a first measurement resistance (Rbottom) connected with the low-voltage ground connection (5), a second measurement resistance (Rtop1) connectable in series between the positive high-voltage bus (1), and the first measurement resistance (Rbottom), and a third measurement resistance (Rtop2) connectable in series between the negative high-voltage bus (2), and the first measurement resistance (Rbottom).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: FICO TRIAD, S.A.
    Inventor: Pablo Fernández Comesaña
  • Patent number: 10532368
    Abstract: A fluid-ejection device includes a first member having a fluid inlet; a second member that can be moved relative to the first member; and a control member arranged to be at least in a first condition, in which the control member is at least substantially inside the second member during a first stroke of the second member in which fluid flow through the second member and discharge is prevented; and a second condition, in which the control member is at least substantially outside the second member during a second stroke of the second member, allowing fluid flow through the second member and discharge. A seal member has a first surface engaged with the first member, a second surface engaged with the second member, and a third surface arranged to be engaged with the control member in the first condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: FICO TRANSPAR, S.A.
    Inventors: Miguel Mota López, Olallo Alcaide Hernández
  • Publication number: 20190331215
    Abstract: Gear Select Modules (GSMs) are proposed. The GSMs comprise a GSM controller, an intention detector to detect a gear shift movement intention of a driver, a haptic human machine interface (HMI), in communication with the GSM controller and a gear shifting mechanism. The GSM controller is configured to autonomously instruct the haptic HMI to control the gear shifting mechanism between detection of the gear shift change intention and until the GSM controller receives an actuation signal from a transmission control module (TCM). Automatic powertrain command systems with the proposed GSMs are also proposed and also vehicles with the proposed automatic powertrain command systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2016
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Fico Triad, S.A.
    Inventors: Marc DOMINGUIS BOTELLA, Josep Maria BATLLE MARTIN, Jaume FERRÉ RIPOLL
  • Patent number: 10335806
    Abstract: The fluid-ejection device (100) comprised a first member (110) having an inlet suitable for being connected to a source of fluid (120); a second member (130) that can be moved relative to the first member (110); and a control member (150) arranged to be at least in a first condition, in which the control member (150) is at least substantially inside the second member (130) preventing the flow of fluid through the second member (130) to define a first stroke (S1) of the second member (130) where no discharge of fluid is allowed out of the device (100); and a second condition, in which the control member (150) is at least substantially outside the second member (130) allowing the flow of fluid through the second member (130) to define a second stroke (S2) of the second member (130) along which discharge of fluid is allowed out of the device (100).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: FICO TRANSPAR, S.A.
    Inventors: Miguel Mota López, Olallo Alcaide Hernández
  • Patent number: 10330195
    Abstract: An input device is equipped with an operation member that is capable of performing an operation by a hand of an operator; a braking unit configured to brake a movement of the operation member; a speed determiner configured to determine a current speed of the operation member; and a controller configured to cause the braking unit to brake the movement of the operation member in response to the current speed of the operation member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignees: PANASONIC CORPORATION, FICO TRIAD, S.A.
    Inventors: Seigo Yamanaka, David Tuset Danis, Narcis Pallares Mullet
  • Publication number: 20190170833
    Abstract: The multiple redundancy position sensor device intended for detecting the position of a shifter lever in a shifter device, comprises a first magnetic sensor and a second magnetic sensor facing the first magnetic sensor, one of the sensors being a dual die magnetic sensor. A polarized magnet is arranged between the sensors such that the polarized magnet can be rotated with at least one degree of freedom. A signal based on the angular position of the polarized magnet relative to the first magnetic sensor and the second magnetic sensor corresponding to a shifter lever position is output to control a vehicle transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Fico Triad, S.A
    Inventors: Javier MORENO COLOM, Oscar FERRER RIBAS
  • Publication number: 20190145510
    Abstract: The shifter assembly comprises a shifter lever that can be moved according to a first movement to perform shift operations involving changing gearshift positions for controlling a vehicle transmission in at least one mode of operation, and according to a second movement to perform select operations to change between at least two different modes of operation, and a sensing unit comprising a magnetic sensor to detect both rotational and displacement movements of at least one magnet to identify whether shift or select operations are being performed by the shifter lever. The magnet is arranged to perform a rotational movement relative to the magnetic sensor according to one of the first or second movements of the shifter lever, and to perform a displacement movement relative to the magnetic sensor according to the other of the movements of the shifter lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: Fico Triad, S.A
    Inventors: Javier MORENO COLOM, Marçal COT PADRÓ, Oscar FERRER RIBAS
  • Patent number: 10286877
    Abstract: The present invention refers a system and a method for automatically cleaning an optic lens mounted on a vehicle, by spraying a washing liquid to remove any type of dirt from the lens such as a clear image or optic signal can be captured anytime, where an air pump is provided including a variable volume compression chamber to pressurize a volume of air, and a washing liquid conduit is communicated with a liquid nozzle and with the air pump, such as the air pump can be operated by the flow of pressurized washing liquid, such as the same flow of pressurized washing liquid is used to clean the optic surface, and to operate the air pump and generate a blast of air to blow off any liquid drop from the optic lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: FICO TRANSPAR, S.A.
    Inventors: Robert Lopez Galera, Carlos Esteller Pitarch, Miguel Mota López
  • Patent number: 10286788
    Abstract: On board charger for electric vehicles having an AC input and a DC power output and comprising a housing that contains a power electronic circuit, a control electronic circuit, capacitors, inverters, at least one transformer, input inductor and output inductor inside to allow the conversion of input AC power into output DC power, the base of the housing incorporating a cooling circuit, such that the at least one transformer, the at least one input inductor and the at least one output inductor are arranged in a compartment delimited by several side walls and the base of the housing of the on board charger and at least one internal wall, the compartment being at least partially filled with potting which at least partially covers the at least one transformer, the at least one input inductor and the at least one output inductor, these three elements constituting one magnetic block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: FICO TRIAD, S.A.
    Inventor: Guillem Rovira Masip
  • Patent number: 10286845
    Abstract: A mirror assembly for a vehicle comprises a switchable reflective element that can change between a high reflection state and a low reflection state. The mirror assembly also includes a controller communicating with the switchable reflective element, the controller being able to change the switchable reflective element between a high reflection state and a low reflection state. The mirror assembly further includes a housing configured for attachment to the vehicle and housing at least the switchable reflective element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: FICO MIRRORS, S.A.U.
    Inventors: David Gómez Timoneda, Frédéric Lorival, Robert López Galera, Oriol Biosca Yuste
  • Patent number: 10274155
    Abstract: A mirror device for motor vehicles is provided comprising a main housing and a light guide associated with a light source and attached to the main housing. The light guide extends in at least one portion through the main housing defining at least one housing adapted for receiving the light source. The main housing may comprise a cover and a case; and a housing body may be fitted between the light guide and the cover. The light source housing may be formed at any portion of the length of the light guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: FICO MIRRORS, S.A.
    Inventors: Sergio Hellin Navarro, Nestor Ruiz Ortega, Maria Luisa Novella, Carles Montero Foix, Robert Lopez Galera
  • Publication number: 20190078682
    Abstract: The shift by wire shifter device comprises a selector that is movable relative to a fixed part according to a first shifting movement defined by a first shifting path and according to a second shifting movement defined by a second shifting path for selecting gearshift positions. One or both shifting paths extends from different gearshift positions. The selector and the fixed part are directly joined by a joint member such that the first shifting movement is a translational movement and the second shifting movement is a rotational movement, with the first and second shifting paths lying on the same plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Applicant: Fico Triad, S.A.
    Inventor: Javier Moreno COLOM
  • Publication number: 20190063592
    Abstract: The damping mechanism comprising a damping element suitable for absorbing impacts from a movable part of the shift selector assembly. The damping mechanism comprising a and a support member to which the damping element is rotatably mounted. A shift selector assembly is also provided. The assembly includes a fixed part, a moveable part, a damping element, and a support member. The movable part can be moved relative to the fixed part and biased onto a contoured surface. The damping element absorbs impacts from the moveable part of the shift selector. The support member is rotatably mounted to the damping element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: Fico Triad, S.A
    Inventor: Javier Moreno COLOM
  • Publication number: 20180372216
    Abstract: An input device is equipped with an operation member that is capable of performing an operation by a hand of an operator; a braking unit configured to brake a movement of the operation member; a speed determiner configured to determine a current speed of the operation member; and a controller configured to cause the braking unit to brake the movement of the operation member in response to the current speed of the operation member
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicants: PANASONIC CORPORATION, FICO TRIAD, S.A.
    Inventors: Seigo YAMANAKA, David TUSET DANIS, Narcis PALLARES MULLET
  • Patent number: 10160327
    Abstract: A system and method for assisting the start of an electrically powered vehicle comprising a battery and processing means configured to: a) receive a sequence of voltage measurements by a sensor connected between the high voltage terminals of the battery and a chassis, b) compare the sequence of voltage measurements received from the sensor with previously established voltage patterns, wherein each voltage pattern is formed by a sequence of voltage values, and wherein each voltage pattern is associated to an insulation resistance value, c) select the voltage pattern whose voltage values are closest to the voltage values of the sequence of voltage measurements received from the sensor, d) establish the insulation resistance value of the battery from selected voltage pattern, and e) enable starting of the vehicle if the insulation resistance value obtained exceeds a predetermined insulation resistance threshold value that ensures the insulation of the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: FICO TRIAD, S.A.
    Inventors: Adriá Torná Albert, Enric Sala Masip
  • Patent number: 10144395
    Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning a vehicle-mounted optic surface, including a housing, the housing including an opening adapted to fit an optic surface, a fluid inlet arranged to take in washer fluid, an at least one fluid discharge port arranged to discharge washer fluid onto the optic surface, a first passage in fluidic communication with the fluid inlet and the at least one fluid discharge port so as to guide the washer fluid from the fluid inlet towards the at least one fluid discharge port and a protruding part that substantially surrounds the opening so as to define an inner wall. A cleaning system and a vehicle-mounted sensor can include an optic surface and the cleaning device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Fico Transpar, S.A.
    Inventors: Robert Lopez Galera, Carlos Esteller Pitarch, Miguel Mota Lopez
  • Patent number: 10103472
    Abstract: An automotive electrical wiring connector for being inserted through a interior of a hollow shaft. It comprises a body having at least one receiving portion for an electrical conductor end that is adapted for being connected to another electrical conductor end, and a lid for covering the electrical conductor receiving portion. The lid is suitable to be in at least one operating position in which the lid is closed to the body and retaining the at least one electrical conductor therein while retaining the connector body through the interior of the hollow shaft, and in at least one non-operating position in which the lid is open for allowing the at least one electrical conductor to be accessed and released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Fico Mirrors, S. A.
    Inventors: Moises Caballero, Raphael Michel Remaud
  • Patent number: 10088042
    Abstract: The mechanism includes a first part and a second part movable relative to the first part, a spring member acting on the second part such that the second part is biased onto a contoured surface, and a damper element for absorbing impacts to the first part associated with one of the first part and the second part such that movement of the second part relative to the first part causes movement of the damper element relative to one of the first part and the second part without contacting the other of the first part and the second part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Fico Triad, S.A.
    Inventors: Javier Moreno Colom, Santiago Gimeno Grané