Patents Examined by David P. Merlino
  • Patent number: 11235775
    Abstract: A method and a device are disclosed for determining data representative of the layout of a road in a two-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system, the coordinate system being associated with a vehicle travelling along the road. To this end, a first set of first points in the Cartesian coordinate system is determined on the basis of data representative of at least one image of the road environment in front of the vehicle. A second set of second points is determined in the Cartesian coordinate system on the basis of mapping data of the road environment of the vehicle. The data representative of the road layout are obtained on the basis of a part of the first points and a part of the second points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignees: PSA Automobiles SA, Robert Bosch GMBH
    Inventors: Marius Traian Indre, Cosmin Dumitrescu, Martial Linconnu, Pierre Clement Gauthier, Thomas Cerny
  • Patent number: 11231723
    Abstract: An autonomous vehicle brake failure handling method is provided. The method includes detecting a brake system failure of the autonomous vehicle and transmitting a rescue request signal to a control server when the failure is detected. A bumper of the autonomous vehicle is moved into contact with a preceding autonomous vehicle bumper or the autonomous vehicle is docked with the preceding autonomous vehicle through speed control and steering control. The autonomous vehicle having the failure-detected brake system is completely braked under deceleration control of the preceding autonomous vehicle when the autonomous vehicle bumper and the preceding autonomous vehicle bumper are in contact with each other or when the docking of the autonomous vehicle and the preceding autonomous vehicle has been completed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Jong Ho Lee
  • Patent number: 11226639
    Abstract: An automatic takeoff flight control system controls an aircraft to automatically follow a predetermined set of control parameters upon taking off from the ground using both longitudinal and lateral control laws. The control system provides takeoff speed reduction to thereby reduce the takeoff distance (TOD) and, as a consequence, increase the takeoff weight (TOW). The control system sets the horizontal stabilizer (HSTAB) in a non-trimmed condition—named “mistrim”; and provides beta for optimum climb at takeoff, through lateral-directional surfaces commands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Yaborã Indústria Aeronáutica S.A.
    Inventors: Daniel Paulo De Tarso Ferreira, Thomas Kestenbach, Luiz Gustavo Medeiros Carneiro, Patrice London Guedes, Jose Roberto Ferreira De Camargo Clark Reis
  • Patent number: 11223518
    Abstract: Apparatus, device, methods and system relating to a vehicular telemetry environment for identifying in real time unpredictable network communication faults based upon pre-processed raw telematics big data logs that may include gps data and an indication of vehicle status data, and supplemental data that may further include location data and network data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Geotab Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Charles Cawse, Daniel Michael Dodgson, Yi Zhao
  • Patent number: 11216004
    Abstract: A computer system including one or more processors programmed or configured to receive image data associated with an image of one or more roads, where the one or more roads comprise one or more lanes, determine a lane classification of the one or more lanes based on the image data associated with the image of the one or more roads, and provide lane classification data associated with the lane classification of the one or more lanes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: UATC, LLC
    Inventors: Justin Jin-Wei Liang, Raquel Urtasun Sotil
  • Patent number: 11215469
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of determining a route (ITI) minimizing the energy consumption of a vehicle, based on the use of a dynamic model (MOD) of the vehicle depending on the vehicle speed and acceleration, the construction of a line graph (GA) and a shortest path algorithm (ALG) suited for negative energies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: IFP ENERGIES NOUVELLES
    Inventors: Giovanni De Nunzio, Laurent Thibault, Antonio Sciarretta
  • Patent number: 11212746
    Abstract: Apparatus, device, methods and system relating to a vehicular telemetry environment for the for identifying in real time unpredictable network communication faults based upon pre-processed raw telematics big data logs that may include GPS data and an indication of vehicle status data, and supplemental data that may further include location data and network data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Geotab Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Charles Cawse, Daniel Michael Dodgson, Yi Zhao
  • Patent number: 11203344
    Abstract: Systems and methods for driving trajectory planning of an automated vehicle. The system includes an electronic processor configured to determine a lane segment graph indicating allowable transitions between a plurality of lane segments. The electronic processor is also configured to determine a current type of traffic flow situation. The electronic processor is further configured to determine weighting factors for each of the allowable transitions based on aggregate observations of previous real-world traffic flow transitions for the current type of traffic flow situation. Each of the weighting factors indicate a likelihood of transition for a respective one of the allowable transitions. The electronic processor is also configured to determine a weighted lane segment graph based at least in part on the weighting factors. The electronic processor is further configured to determine a driving trajectory of the automated vehicle based at least in part on the weighted lane segment graph.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Michael John Bowyer, Benjamin Thomas Nuttle
  • Patent number: 11168995
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to determining a next vehicle task for a vehicle of a fleet. Vehicle data from the vehicle, charger data about at least one charger, and demand data may be received and used to determine the next vehicle task. The vehicle may be directed to the next vehicle task. Determining a next vehicle task may further be based on predictions made using the vehicle data, the charger data, and the demand data. Heuristics may also be used in determining a next vehicle task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Waymo LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Kennedy Ludwick, Andrew Hughes Chatham, Matthew Paul McNaughton, Charles Bigelow Johnson
  • Patent number: 11151806
    Abstract: Apparatus, device, methods and system relating to a vehicular telemetry environment for the real time generation and transformation of raw telematics big data into analytical telematics big data that includes raw telematics big data and supplemental data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Geotab Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Charles Cawse, Yi Zhao, Daniel Michael Dodgson
  • Patent number: 11145214
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for determining aircraft orientation are described herein. One device includes instructions executable to determine a subsection of a rendering of a portion of an airport, wherein the subsection is associated with a particular stand of the airport, and wherein the subsection includes a plurality of ground travel pathways, determine a first subset of the plurality of pathways, a second subset of the plurality of pathways, and a third subset of the plurality of pathways, track a location of an outbound aircraft within the subsection of the rendering, determine an orientation of the aircraft according to a first set of rules responsive to a determination that the location of the aircraft is within the first or second subset of the plurality of pathways, and determine the orientation of the aircraft according to a second set of rules responsive to a determination that the location of the aircraft is within the third subset of the plurality of pathways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: Kameswararao Belamkonda
  • Patent number: 11140631
    Abstract: Apparatus, device, methods and system relating to a vehicular telemetry environment for identifying in real time unpredictable network communication faults based upon pre-processed raw telematics big data logs that may include GPS data and an indication of vehicle status data, and supplemental data that may further include location data and network data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Geotab Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Charles Cawse, Daniel Michael Dodgson, Yi Zhao
  • Patent number: 11132246
    Abstract: Apparatus, device, methods and system relating to a vehicular telemetry environment for the for identifying in real time unpredictable network communication faults based upon pre-processed raw telematics big data logs that may include GPS data and an indication of vehicle status data, and supplemental data that may further include location data and network data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Geotab Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Charles Cawse, Daniel Michael Dodgson, Yi Zhao
  • Patent number: 11124950
    Abstract: A machine is disclosed including a sensor on a limb, an implement, an architecture, and a linkage assembly (LA) including a boom and a stick. The architecture comprises one or more LA actuators and a controller that generates a sensor location and offset angle ? and is programmed to: pivot the limb (either the boom or stick) about a pivot point and generate a set of sensor signals. The controller is programmed to repeatedly execute an iterative process n times until exceeding a threshold, which process comprises determining a sensor location estimate n (a distance between the sensor and the pivot point) and an offset angle estimate ?n defined relative to a limb axis. A utilized optimization model includes the set of sensor signals and error terms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: CATERPILLAR TRIMBLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Mark Nicholas Howell, Samuel Joseph Frei
  • Patent number: 11112257
    Abstract: Representative embodiments disclose mechanisms to utilize navigation routes in order to avoid or minimize sun glare along the navigation route. Some embodiments first estimate whether it is likely that sun glare will be perceived while navigating between a starting location and an ending location. If sun glare is likely, the navigation route is calculated using sun glare as part of a cost function. If sun glare is not likely, the navigation route is calculated without regard to sun glare. Real-time sun glare feedback can be received from one user device and used in sun glare calculations for another user device. In some embodiments a trained machine learning model can be utilized as part of the sun glare calculation. Other embodiments include digital assistants that use sun glare information to recommend actions and/or take actions on behalf of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Sapna Jeswani, Ajoy Nandi, Vinay Bhat
  • Patent number: 11097711
    Abstract: An electric machine and internal combustion engine are coordinated to provide traction control for an automotive vehicle. A propulsive torque limit is set by a controller during a loss of traction. When the machine torque limit is greater than the propulsive torque limit, the engine is pulled down. When the machine torque is less than the propulsive torque limit, the engine is pulled up. The controller coordinates the pulled up engine with the machine such that the engine is subordinated to the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Hai Yu, Michael G. Fodor
  • Patent number: 11079247
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for assisting a user of a motor vehicle when driving the motor vehicle. A travel route is provided by a navigation apparatus, and a route actually being driven by the motor vehicle is ascertained. A comparison is made between the actual driving route ascertained and the travel route provided, and if a deviation criterion is met, it is ascertained that the motor vehicle has left the travel route provided. As a function of the ascertained departure from the travel route provided, at least one geo-object from a predefined category of geo-objects is established, the established geo-object is predefined as a geo-object having a user-specific interest and, as a function of the predefined geo-object, the established travel route is changed to an alternative route to the destination with the predefined geo-object as an intermediate destination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventor: Viktor Bader
  • Patent number: 11058062
    Abstract: A system for controlling the speed of harvested crop as it is discharged from a crop accumulator onto a field comprising a discharge mechanism for imparting a desired rearward travel speed to the harvested crop as it is being discharged from the crop accumulator and a speed measurement device for measuring forward travel speed of the crop accumulator. A processor is in communication with the discharge mechanism and the speed measurement device and is operable to adjust the discharge mechanism for imparting the desired rearward travel speed or the forward travel speed of the crop accumulator, to discharge harvested crop with a rearward travel speed that is substantially equal to the forward travel speed such that the harvested crop has a substantially net zero speed as it contacts the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Timothy J. Kraus, Henry D. Anstey
  • Patent number: 11054261
    Abstract: One or more devices in a data analysis computing system may be configured to receive and analyze acceleration data corresponding to driving data, analyze the acceleration data, and determine driving patterns and associated drivers based on the data. Acceleration data may be collected by one or more mobile devices, such as smartphones, tablet computers, and/or on-board vehicle systems. Drivers associated with driving trips may be identified based on the acceleration data collected by the mobile devices. In some cases, driving patterns may be determined based on the acceleration data before and after stopping points during driving trips, and the driving patterns may be compared to a set of previously stored driving patterns associated with various different drivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventor: Valery Alexander Kanevsky
  • Patent number: 11047701
    Abstract: A destination from a plurality of destinations is identified. A plurality of routes associated with the destination is calculated. A determination is made that the device is travelling along a route in the plurality of routes without receiving user input selecting the route. Navigational data associated with the route is displayed in response to determining that the device is travelling along the route.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: BlackBerry Corporation
    Inventors: Laurie J. Vertelney, Daniel M. Kohn, Steven C. Wollenberg, Brian E. Smartt, Paul J. Lima, Eric S. Wels