Patents by Inventor Aed Dudar

Aed Dudar 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).

  • Adaptive vehicle feature matching system
    Patent number: 11210722
    Abstract: A server includes a memory configured to store a vehicle feature usage pattern and data associated with a trip; and processor, programmed to responsive to receiving a vehicle selection request for a user, predict a driving condition of the vehicle used by the user during the trip; calculate a usage score for each of a plurality of predefined vehicle safety features based on the vehicle feature usage pattern of the user and the driving condition as predicted; and select, from a plurality of vehicles, one or more vehicles as candidate vehicles based on the usage score as calculated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Fling Tseng, Aed Dudar
  • Vehicle with dual path evaporative emissions system
    Patent number: 11181056
    Abstract: An autonomous vehicle and a method of controlling the vehicle are provided. The vehicle has an accessory powered by an engine with a compressor. An ejector has an inlet positioned to receive compressed air from the air intake system downstream of the compressor, and an outlet positioned to provide compressed air into the air intake system upstream of the compressor. A check valve is positioned between and fluidly connects the canister purge valve and the ejector. A controller is configured to stimulate boosted operation of the engine by activating the accessory and increasing a torque output of the engine to open the second check valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Aed Dudar
  • Methods and systems for diagnosing an active grille shutter system
    Patent number: 11164404
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for diagnosing an active grille shutter (AGS) system. In one example, a method may include indicating degradation of an AGS system of a vehicle based on an infrared image information obtained from a camera coupled to the vehicle and adjusting one or more engine operating parameters responsive to the indicating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Aed Dudar
  • Adaptive ordering from a vehicle
    Patent number: 11144984
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a controller, programmed to responsive to user input to pick up an item at a shop, calculate an estimated time of arrival (ETA) to the shop and a predicted preparation time for the item by the shop; and responsive to a current time being within a grace period to the preparation time before the ETA, place an order for the item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Fling Tseng, Johannes Kristinsson, Aed Dudar, Shiqi Qiu
  • Engine stop/start inhibit during vehicle service
    Patent number: 11111894
    Abstract: Systems and methods for operating an engine that may be automatically stopped and started without a human driver providing input to a device that has a sole function of stopping and starting the engine are presented. In one example, automatic engine starting is inhibited responsive to output of vehicle sensors that may be indicative of service being performed on a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Aed Dudar, Mahmoud Ghannam
  • Systems and methods for an evaporative emissions control system
    Patent number: 11111867
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for reverse purging in a non-integrated refueling canister only system based on diurnal temperature variation. In one example, a method may include during a vehicle-off condition, in response to an estimated cooling of fuel in a fuel tank, unseal the fuel tank by pulsing a refueling valve (RV) to an open position. The cooling of the fuel may be estimated based on output of a first solar cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Aed Dudar
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO MITIGATE GASOLINE PARTICULATE FILTER PRESSURE SENSOR DEGRADATION
    Publication number: 20210270176
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for regenerating a particulate filter positioned in an exhaust system of an engine of a vehicle. In one example, a method comprises obtaining a first air flow in an intake of the engine and obtaining a second air flow in the intake of the engine, where regeneration of the particulate filter is conducted in response to the first air flow differing from the second air flow by at least a threshold amount, where the first air flow and the second air flow comprise air flow routed from the exhaust system to the intake of the engine. In this way, the particulate filter may be regenerated under conditions where a loading state of the particulate filter is not known.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventor: Aed Dudar
  • Method and system for a vehicle evaporative emissions control system
    Patent number: 11105284
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided herein for a diagnostic routine of an internal vapor recovery line of an evaporative emissions control system of a vehicle. In one example, a method for an engine of a vehicle includes, during a refueling event, in response to a fuel tank pressure increasing upon fuel level reaching a threshold level lower than a target filling limit of a fuel tank, indicating a degradation of an internal vapor recovery line. In this way, engine shutoffs as a result of liquid fuel entering the evaporative emissions control system may be averted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Aed Dudar
  • Systems and methods for increasing vehicle energy supply
    Patent number: 11104322
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for preparing an energy receiving apparatus of a vehicle for receiving an increase in a level of energy storage prior to a vehicle reaching an energy replenishment station for receiving the increase. In one example, a method comprises via a controller, requesting a confirmation as to whether a vehicle operator intends to stop at a particular energy replenishment station, and when confirmation is received, commanding one or more actions to prepare the energy receiving apparatus for accepting the energy level increase. In this way, a time-frame for accepting the energy level increase may be reduced as compared to situations where the one or more actions are not undertaken.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Aed Dudar
  • Method and system for variable displacement engine with AC power generation
    Patent number: 11105277
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling a variable displacement engine (VDE) of a vehicle to adjust a power generated by the VDE based on a demand for power from an onboard AC power generator of the vehicle. In one example, a method for a vehicle includes, with an engine of the vehicle turned off, estimating a power draw of an external electrical device to be supplied power via an onboard generator of the vehicle, and starting the engine in a variable displacement engine (VDE) mode with a number of deactivated cylinders selected based on the estimated power draw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Aed Dudar
  • Systems and methods for increasing vehicle energy supply
    Patent number: 11072251
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for preparing an energy receiving apparatus of a vehicle for receiving an increase in a level of energy storage prior to a vehicle reaching an energy replenishment station for receiving the increase. In one example, a method comprises preparing an energy receiving apparatus for receiving an increase in a level of energy storage while the vehicle is traveling to the energy replenishment station, in response to a vehicle operator confirming at the controller an intent to stop at the energy replenishment station to increase the level of energy storage at the energy receiving apparatus. In this way, a time-frame for increasing the energy level increase may be reduced as compared to situations where such preparations are not undertaken.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Aed Dudar
  • Systems and methods to mitigate gasoline particulate filter pressure sensor degradation
    Patent number: 11060437
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for regenerating a particulate filter positioned in an exhaust system of an engine of a vehicle. In one example, a method comprises obtaining a first air flow in an intake of the engine and obtaining a second air flow in the intake of the engine, where regeneration of the particulate filter is conducted in response to the first air flow differing from the second air flow by at least a threshold amount, where the first air flow and the second air flow comprise air flow routed from the exhaust system to the intake of the engine. In this way, the particulate filter may be regenerated under conditions where a loading state of the particulate filter is not known.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Aed Dudar
  • Systems and methods for fuel vapor storage canister working capacity diagnostics
    Patent number: 11047321
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for assessing a working capacity of a fuel vapor storage canister positioned in an evaporative emissions system configured to capture and store fuel vapors from a fuel system. In one example, a method comprises, in response to fuel vapor being adsorbed by, or desorbed from, the fuel vapor canister, sealing the evaporative emissions system and indicating degradation of the fuel vapor canister in response to a monitored pressure change in the evaporative emissions system less than a threshold pressure change. In this way, working capacity of the fuel vapor storage canister is inferred, which may allow for a reduction in undesired evaporative emissions to atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Aed Dudar
  • Systems and methods for pressure-based diagnostics for two stage turbo engines
    Patent number: 11041452
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for conducting vehicle fuel system and/or evaporative emissions system diagnostics, where the diagnostics rely on a positive pressure with respect to atmospheric pressure. In one example, a method comprises activating an electric compressor positioned in an intake of an engine configured to receive purge gasses from the evaporative emissions system under boosted engine operation and natural engine operation, to direct a positive pressure with respect to atmospheric pressure to the fuel system and/or evaporative emission system to conduct said diagnostic. In this way, diagnostics that rely on positive pressure with respect to atmospheric pressure may be conducted in vehicles with a dual-path purge system, without introduction of a pump in the evaporative emissions system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Aed Dudar
  • Systems and methods for reducing vehicle valve degradation
    Patent number: 11035307
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for reducing degradation and issues related to noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) for a canister purge valve. In one example, a method may include sequentially increasing a duty cycle of a canister purge valve over a course of a purging operation to purge fuel vapors stored in a fuel vapor canister to an intake of an engine, while timing opening and closing events of the canister purge valve to coincide with pressure differences lower than a threshold in terms of pressure oscillations across the canister purge valve. In this way, purging of the canister may be efficient while additionally reducing degradation and NVH issues related to the CPV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Aed Dudar
  • System and method for engine poppet valve diagnostics
    Patent number: 11035313
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining operation of a cylinder deactivating/reactivating device are disclosed. In one example, a warm engine is rotated without being supplied fuel to determine the presence or absence of valve actuator degradation. Degraded valve actuators may be determined when there is a lack of a temperature rise in the engine exhaust system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Aed Dudar
  • Systems, methods, and devices for package delivery using unmanned aerial vehicles
    Patent number: 11008101
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for package delivery using unmanned aerial vehicles. Example methods may include positioning a first component at a first elevation, and operatively connecting the first component to a winch; positioning a second component at a second elevation higher than the first elevation; and configuring cable of a lifting component to: operatively connect to the first component and the second component, connect to and disconnect from a vehicle, and lift the vehicle from the first component towards the second component using the winch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Miller, Thomas Leone, Aed Dudar
  • Method and system for vehicle refueling
    Patent number: 10981445
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for providing improving customer satisfaction during a vehicle fuel tank refueling event. A fuel system is configured with a three-way isolation valve and a four port canister. Fuel tank depressurization is expedited by directing fuel tank vapors to a dedicated depressurization port of the canister.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Aed Dudar
  • Methods and systems for adjusting vehicle noise for human-in-the-loop cruise control
    Patent number: 10967883
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting vehicle noises to notify the vehicle operator of speed changes in human-in-the-loop cruise control and semi-autonomous vehicle operation. In one example, a method for drive unit of a vehicle may include responsive to a vehicle speed meeting a predefined condition relative to a threshold vehicle speed, adjusting one or more drive unit actuators to modulate engine noise while maintaining desired wheel torque within a threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Miller, Thomas Leone, Aed Dudar
  • Systems and methods for fuel filter diagnostics
    Patent number: 10968852
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling a fuel system of a vehicle to diagnose whether a fuel filter is functioning as desired. In one example, a method may include, in response to a fuel rail pressure decreasing below a threshold pressure while an engine of the vehicle is running, diagnosing whether degradation of fuel injectors or a fuel pressure regulator of the vehicle has occurred while the engine is not running. Then, only if degradation of the fuel injectors and fuel pressure regulator has not occurred, a fuel filter cleaning routine is performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Aed Dudar, Thomas Leone, Kenneth Miller