Patents by Inventor Alvaro JIMENEZ
Alvaro JIMENEZ 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: 11465740Abstract: A system comprising a computer programmed to identify a connected location of a vehicle at which a user device is connected to a first network and a disconnected location of the vehicle at which the user device is disconnected from the first network. Upon further determining that the user device has not connected to a second network within a first predetermined time, the computer is further programmed to activate an aerial drone container to an open position.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2017Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Oswaldo Perez Barrera, Alvaro Jimenez Hernandez
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Patent number: 11360486Abstract: A computer is programmed to store a first vehicle location at which a user device is connected to a first network. The computer is further programmed to store a route of a host vehicle from the first vehicle location to a second vehicle location at which the user device cannot connect to the network. The computer is further programmed to move the host vehicle to the first vehicle location in response to the user device not connecting to a second network at a predetermined time.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2016Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: FORD MOTOR COMPANYInventors: Oswaldo Perez Barrera, Alvaro Jimenez Hernandez
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Patent number: 11238727Abstract: An aerial vehicle can proceed to a target location upon receiving a message based on a ground vehicle being at an aerial vehicle deploy location. A user can be identified from an image captured at the target location. The aerial vehicle can be navigated to lead the user to a rendezvous with the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2017Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Oswaldo Perez Barrera, Alvaro Jimenez Hernandez
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Patent number: 11072295Abstract: A vehicle system includes a bicycle lock and a processor. The processor is programmed to receive a bicycle slot reservation message, assign the bicycle slot reservation message to a bicycle slot of an autonomous bus, command the bicycle lock associated with the bicycle slot to an unlocked position, detect a bicycle placed in the bicycle slot, and command the bicycle lock to a locked position.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2017Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Oswaldo Perez Barrera, Alvaro Jimenez Hernandez
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Patent number: 11037449Abstract: A vehicle system includes a button programmed to output an alert signal, a communication interface programmed to wirelessly transmit an alert message, and a processor programmed to command the communication interface to transmit the alert message to an emergency service provider in response to the button outputting the alert signal. The alert message identifies a future vehicle stop and a time of arrival at the future vehicle stop.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2017Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Oswaldo Perez Barrera, Alvaro Jimenez Hernandez
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Publication number: 20210049912Abstract: A vehicle system includes a button programmed to output an alert signal, a communication interface programmed to wirelessly transmits an alert message, and a processor programmed to command the communication interface to transmit the alert message to an emergency service provider in response to the button outputting the alert signal. The alert message identifies a future vehicle stop and a time of arrival at the future vehicle stop.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2017Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: Oswaldo PEREZ BARRERA, Alvaro JIMENEZ HERNANDEZ
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Patent number: 10918168Abstract: A seatbelt buckle that includes a housing, an attracting member, an attractable element, and a plate adapted to retain a seatbelt clip within the housing. The member, the element, and the plate may be carried by the housing. The buckle is adapted so that when the member is electronically actuated, the element causes the plate to move toward the member and thereby release the clip.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Alvaro Jimenez Hernandez, Oswaldo Perez Barrera
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Patent number: 10906470Abstract: Apparatus to store a mobility device in a lift gate of a vehicle are described herein. An example apparatus includes a lift gate of a vehicle and a mobility device coupled to an interior of the lift gate.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2016Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Dante Jaime Hernandez, Alvaro Jimenez, Alan Sampson, David Angeles De La Cruz, Carlos Hernandez
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Publication number: 20210016878Abstract: A system comprising a computer programmed to identify a connected location of a vehicle at which a user device is connected to a first network and a disconnected location of the vehicle at which the user device is disconnected from the first network. Upon further determining that the user device has not connected to a second network within a first predetermined time, the computer is further programmed to activate an aerial drone container to an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2017Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Oswaldo PEREZ BARRERA, Alvaro JIMENEZ HERNANDEZ
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Publication number: 20200377136Abstract: The present invention relates to a fold-up child pushchair of the buggy type with a back frame (1), a seat frame (2) connected to the latter in an articulated manner by means of a first articulated axis and a lower rear frame (3) connected to the seat frame in an articulated manner by means of a second articulated axis, further comprising at least one support strut (4), which is connected to the back frame (1) so as to swivel about a third articulated axis when the buggy is folded up and is connected in an articulated manner in a second region to the lower rear frame (3) so as to swivel about a fourth articulated axis, wherein the seat frame (2) has a, proceeding from the first articulated axis, continuous roughly U-shaped upwardly open U-strut, as viewed in the front view of the buggy, wherein according to the invention the U-strut of the seat frame (2), as viewed in the side view of the buggy, has a course, proceeding from the first articulated axis, angled off downwards towards the front wheels (7).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2017Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: David Kho, Alvaro Jimenez
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Patent number: 10629079Abstract: A computer, programmed to: receive image data from a vehicle sensor; associate a plurality of geometric shapes with the image data of a target vehicle; monitor the plurality of geometric shapes for a condition indicative of the target vehicle moving to avoid a roadway obstacle; and in response to the condition, provide a steering instruction to avoid the obstacle.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2016Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Oswaldo Perez Barrera, Alvaro Jimenez Hernandez
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Publication number: 20200114761Abstract: A computer includes a memory and a processor programmed to execute instructions stored in the memory. The instructions include estimating a target time defined as an amount of time a vehicle will be in a tunnel, determining that the target time has elapsed, and sending an emergency notification as a result of determining that the vehicle has not exited the tunnel before the target time elapsed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2017Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Oswaldo PEREZ BARRERA, Alvaro JIMENEZ HERNANDEZ
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Publication number: 20200062419Abstract: A drone pod includes a pod shell, a door, a motor and a computer. The pod shell includes a base, a top, and a wall. The top has an opening sized to receive a drone. The wall connects the base and the top. The door is disposed in the opening. The motor is drivingly connected to the door. The computer is programmed actuate the motor to open and close the door responsive to an operation of the drone.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2017Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Alvaro JIMENEZ HERNANDEZ, Oswaldo PEREZ BARRERA
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Publication number: 20200066135Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for detecting that smart device were left in vehicles and facilitating retrieval of such devices. Example methods may include determining that the vehicle has arrived at a destination. The method may further include determining that a first device of the user is no longer disposed in the vehicle while a second device associated with the user is still disposed in the vehicle. The method may include exchanging one or more indications associated with retrieval of the first device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2018Publication date: February 27, 2020Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Oswaldo Perez Barrera, Hedy H Morales Bolaños, Alvaro Jimenez
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Patent number: 10573162Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for detecting that smart device were left in vehicles and facilitating retrieval of such devices. Example methods may include determining that the vehicle has arrived at a destination. The method may further include determining that a first device of the user is no longer disposed in the vehicle while a second device associated with the user is still disposed in the vehicle. The method may include exchanging one or more indications associated with retrieval of the first device.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Oswaldo Perez Barrera, Hedy H Morales Bolaños, Alvaro Jimenez
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Publication number: 20200055459Abstract: A vehicle system includes a bicycle lock and a processor. The processor is programmed to receive a bicycle slot reservation message, assign the bicycle slot reservation message to a bicycle slot of an autonomous bus, command the bicycle lock associated with the bicycle slot to an unlocked position, detect a bicycle placed in the bicycle slot, and command the bicycle lock to a locked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2017Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: Oswaldo PEREZ BARRERA, Alvaro JIMENEZ HERNANDEZ
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Publication number: 20200050978Abstract: Methods, apparatus and systems for commercial operation of autonomous vehicles are disclosed. A disclosed method includes determining that an owner of a personal autonomous vehicle has authorized the autonomous vehicle for commercial use. The disclosed method also includes identifying a time period when the autonomous vehicle is to be operated in the commercial use, determining a zone within which the autonomous vehicle is to operate during the commercial use and directing, using a processor, the autonomous vehicle based on the time period and the zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2016Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Oswaldo PEREZ BARRERA, Alvaro JIMENEZ HERNANDEZ, Pablo Hugo VALENCIA CHAPARRO, Francisco Javier FERREIRA
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Patent number: 10549653Abstract: A cable management assembly configured for selective attachment to an electrified vehicle according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a cable management structure, and an electromagnet configured to be selectively activated to attach the cable management structure to an exterior of the electrified vehicle. A theft prevention feature and a method are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Oswaldo Perez Barrera, Victor Ariel Perez, Alvaro Jimenez Hernandez
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Publication number: 20200008538Abstract: A seatbelt buckle that includes a housing, an attracting member, an attractable element, and a plate adapted to retain a seatbelt clip within the housing. The member, the element, and the plate may be carried by the housing. The buckle is adapted so that when the member is electronically actuated, the element causes the plate to move toward the member and thereby release the clip.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Alvaro Jimenez Jimenez Hernandez, Oswaldo Perez Barrera
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Publication number: 20190392697Abstract: A vehicle system includes a water sensor that outputs an alert signal when submerged in water. The system further includes a processor programmed to receive the alert signal, generate an alert message indicating that water has been detected on a road, a present location of a host vehicle, and a water sensor height relative to the road, and command a communication interface to transmit the alert message to a remote server.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2017Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: Oswaldo PEREZ BARRERA, Alvaro JIMENEZ HERNANDEZ