Patents by Inventor Andreas Martin

Andreas Martin 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).

  • Patent number: 12340635
    Abstract: Techniques are described for tracking information regarding the condition history of a vehicle battery using blockchain technology. In an example embodiment, a system comprises a memory that stores computer executable components, and a processor that executes the computer executable components stored in the memory. The computer executable components comprise a communication component that receives battery information regarding a condition of a vehicle battery over a period of time prior to installation of the vehicle battery in a vehicle, and a recording component that records the vehicle battery information in a blockchain stored on a blockchain network as the vehicle battery information is received over the period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignee: Volvo Car Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Martin Viktor Ropel, Ben Peter Lloyd, Matthias Yannick Philippe Le Saux, Konstantinos Chatziioannou, Klas Roland Persson Signell
  • Patent number: 12330529
    Abstract: Vehicle battery health optimization and communication (e.g., using a computerized tool) are enabled. For example, a system can comprise a memory that stores computer executable components, and a processor that executes the computer executable components stored in the memory, wherein the computer executable components comprise: a battery health component that, using a defined battery health algorithm and a battery sensor, determines degradation of a battery of a vehicle, and a communication component that, based on the degradation of the battery and a traveling direction of a user of the vehicle, external to the vehicle, transmits a message representative of the degradation of the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: Volvo Car Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Martin Viktor Ropel, Ben Peter Lloyd, Matthias Yannick Philippe Le Saux, Konstantinos Chatziioannou, Klas Roland Persson Signell
  • Publication number: 20250192560
    Abstract: Systems/techniques that facilitate intelligent vehicular microgrids are provided. In various embodiments, a system can comprise a set of vehicular charging stations coupled to an intermediate battery. In various aspects, the system can accumulate, within the intermediate battery, surplus electricity collectively supplied by one or more vehicles that dock at the set of vehicular charging stations. In various instances, the system can discharge, at a time at which a main electric grid warrants supplementation, the surplus electricity from the intermediate battery to the main electric grid. In various cases, the system can determine the time at which the main electric grid warrants supplementation, via execution of a machine learning model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2023
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Inventors: Andreas Martin Viktor Ropel, Daniel Larsson, Matthias Le Saux, Aditya Pratap Singh
  • Publication number: 20250192561
    Abstract: Systems/techniques that facilitate intelligent vehicular microgrids are provided. A system having a memory that stores computer executable components and a processor that executes the computer executable components stored in the memory. The computer executable components comprise a communication component that receives a message from one or more vehicles, wherein the message comprising an indication to discharge energy, a grid component that adds the one or more vehicles to form a cluster of vehicles that provided the indication to discharge electricity, and the communication component that broadcasts a request to join the cluster of vehicles upon formation the cluster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2023
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Inventors: Andreas Martin Viktor Ropel, Matthias Le Saux, Daniel Larsson, Aditya Pratap Singh
  • Patent number: 12321888
    Abstract: Techniques are described for tracking information regarding the condition history of a vehicle battery using blockchain technology. In an example embodiment, a system comprises a vehicle battery, and one or more sensors integrated on or within the vehicle battery that capture sensor data regarding a condition of the vehicle battery over a period of time prior to installation of the vehicle battery within a vehicle. The vehicle battery further comprises a communication component that sends the sensor data to a remote device in response to capture of the sensor data by the one or more sensors. In various implementations, the remote device comprises a blockchain device part of a blockchain network, and wherein the remote device records the sensor data using the blockchain network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: Volvo Car Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Martin Viktor Ropel, Ben Peter Lloyd, Matthias Yannick Philippe Le Saux, Konstantinos Chatziioannou, Klas Roland Persson Signell
  • Patent number: 12275328
    Abstract: Various embodiments and approaches are described to minimize degradation of respective modules combined to form a battery pack onboard an electric vehicle (EV). Systems and components are presented to determine a respective operational state of the modules, and based thereon, a first subset of modules can be selected to provision power to various EV components while a second subset of modules can be deselected. Module selection can be based upon a threshold operating condition. A visual representation of the modules and their respective operational state can be presented, in conjunction with one or more alarms and recommended corrective operations. Artificial intelligence methods can be utilized to determine an operational state of a module(s). A module can be scheduled for replacement. Limiting degradation to a first module can minimize degradation of a second module. The various components can be stored in a memory and executed by a processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: Volvo Car Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Martin Viktor Ropel, Ben Peter Lloyd, Matthias Yannick Philippe Le Saux, Konstantinos Chatziioannou, Klas Roland Persson Signell
  • Patent number: 12269354
    Abstract: One or more embodiments described herein can facilitate electric charge transfer to/from one or more battery cells and/or multi-cell battery packs of an electric vehicle. An exemplary method can comprise charging, by a system operatively coupled to a processor, a primary power source of a first vehicle using a primary power source of a second electric vehicle. The charge can comprise a physical coupling or a wireless charge between the primary power sources of the first electric vehicle and the second electric vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: Volvo Car Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Martin Viktor Ropel, Ben Peter Lloyd, Matthias Yannick Philippe Le Saux, Konstantinos Chatziioannou, Klas Persson Signell
  • Patent number: 12227106
    Abstract: Various embodiments and approaches are described to minimize degradation of respective modules combined to form a battery pack onboard an electric vehicle (EV). Systems and components are presented to determine a respective operational state of the modules, and based thereon, a first subset of modules can be selected to provision power to various EV components while a second subset of modules can be deselected. Module selection can be based upon a threshold operating condition. A visual representation of the modules and their respective operational state can be presented, in conjunction with one or more alarms and recommended corrective operations. Artificial intelligence methods can be utilized to determine an operational state of a module(s). A module can be scheduled for replacement. Limiting degradation to a first module can minimize degradation of a second module. The various components can be stored in a memory and executed by a processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Volvo Car Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Martin Viktor Ropel, Ben Peter Lloyd, Matthias Yannick Philippe Le Saux, Konstantinos Chatziioannou, Klas Roland Persson Signell
  • Publication number: 20250021321
    Abstract: There is provided a method that includes (a) scanning a repository to identify an artifact that is available in the repository, (b) producing a declaration that indicates that the artifact is to be installed on a target device, (c) querying the target device to obtain information about a present state of the artifact on the target device, thus yielding state information, (d) determining, from a comparison of the state information to the declaration, that the artifact on the target device is not up to date, and (e) deploying the artifact from the repository, and a serving program, to the target device. There is also provided a system that performs the method, and a storage device that contains instructions for a processor to perform the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: Jeffery GRIFFITH, Kenneth William Douglas SMITH, Fabrizio LUSSANA, Andreas Martin KRAUSE
  • Patent number: 12141562
    Abstract: There is provided a method that includes (a) scanning a repository to identify an artifact that is available in the repository, (b) producing a declaration that indicates that the artifact is to be installed on a target device, (c) querying the target device to obtain information about a present state of the artifact on the target device, thus yielding state information, (d) determining, from a comparison of the state information to the declaration, that the artifact on the target device is not up to date, and (e) deploying the artifact from the repository, and a serving program, to the target device. There is also provided a system that performs the method, and a storage device that contains instructions for a processor to perform the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC.
    Inventors: Jeffery Griffith, Kenneth William Douglas Smith, Fabrizio Lussana, Andreas Martin Krause
  • Publication number: 20240227743
    Abstract: A battery module with removable cells and a battery management system or charging station system that determines the number of cells to use for a given trip. Thus, the system receives trip information (starting point, destination, stops, etc.) and determines the number of cells required for the trip, optionally based on traffic conditions, weather, prior driving habits, cell state of charge (SOC), cell state of health (SOH), and the like. The system can recommend which cells to leave in the vehicle, which cells to remove from the vehicle, which cells to place in the vehicle, which cells to charge, and the like, via a visual indicator. Importantly, a number of cells actually required for the trip can be suggested, without extra cells, such that extra weight in terms of unused cells may be removed from the vehicle, thereby increasing trip efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2022
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Andreas Martin Viktor Ropel, Ben Peter Lloyd, Matthias Yannick Philippe Le Saux, Konstantinos Chatziioannou, Klas Roland Persson Signell
  • Publication number: 20240230781
    Abstract: A battery charging system with enhanced time-based charging and coupling detection, as well as battery health monitoring. A user provides a time available for charging to the vehicle, a mobile device, or a charging station directly. In the case that the time available for charging is provided to the vehicle or the mobile device, this information, as well as battery health information, is then shared with the charging station when the charging station detects coupling of the associated connector/coupler to the vehicle, or when the vehicle is detected within a predetermined proximity of the charging station. When the vehicle is connected to the charging station and charging commences, a standard charging power may be utilized or a charging power may be selected and utilized such that enhanced or optimized charging can be provided for the available time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Andreas Martin Viktor Ropel, Ben Peter Lloyd, Matthias Yannick Philippe Le Saux, Konstantinos Chatziioannou, Klas Roland Persson Signell
  • Publication number: 20240232959
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a system and method for managing the release of reviews wherein it is intended to generate at least one unique, non-reusable review code, which can be used by the customer to issue a review relating to products and/or services purchased from a supplier, and wherein there is a review storage system configured to handle a review request from a customer that comprises at least one unique review code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Lorenzo VESENTINI, Patrizio OLIOSI, Andreas MARTIN
  • Publication number: 20240227607
    Abstract: A battery charging system with enhanced time-based charging, which may be static or dynamic. A user provides a time available for charging a vehicle to a control unit of the vehicle, a mobile device of the user, or a control unit of a charging station directly. In any case, this information is received by the control unit of the charging station via a wired connection, a wireless connection, a near field connection, a cloud network, or directly. When the vehicle is connected to the charging station and charging commences, a charging power is selected and utilized such that enhanced charging can be provided in the available time period, illustratively providing as much charge as possible in the available time period. This charging power may be modified responsive to user changes to the available charging time while charging is ongoing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Andreas Martin Viktor Ropel, Ben Peter Lloyd, Matthias Yannick Philippe Le Saux, Konstantinos Chatziioannou, Klas Roland Persson Signell
  • Publication number: 20240227612
    Abstract: A battery charging system with enhanced time-based charging and coupling detection, as well as battery health monitoring. A user provides a time available for charging to the vehicle, a mobile device, or a charging station directly. In the case that the time available for charging is provided to the vehicle or the mobile device, this information, as well as battery health information, is then shared with the charging station when the charging station detects coupling of the associated connector/coupler to the vehicle, or when the vehicle is detected within a predetermined proximity of the charging station. When the vehicle is connected to the charging station and charging commences, a standard charging power may be utilized or a charging power may be selected and utilized such that enhanced or optimized charging can be provided for the available time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Andreas Martin Viktor Ropel, Ben Peter Lloyd, Matthias Yannick Philippe Le Saux, Konstantinos Chatziioannou, Klas Roland Persson Signell
  • Publication number: 20240227617
    Abstract: A battery system that collects and considers multiple variables to provide optimal charge and range information, either on a battery module or per cell basis. This system may provide the required charge time to complete a trip and provides a minimum SOC, which may be achieved by charging or via cell swapping. Variables considered may include expected traffic conditions for a trip, expected temperature for a trip, expected wind conditions for the trip, expected trip topography, etc., all gathered prior to the start of and/or updated during the trip. Based on this smart range estimation, the system can provide the cell swaps required, the number cells to charge, the expected charging time required, and alert the user if charge/swap related stops will be required during the trip in order to successfully complete the trip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2022
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Andreas Martin Viktor Ropel, Ben Peter Lloyd, Matthias Yannick Philippe Le Saux, Konstantinos Chatziioannou, Klas Roland Persson Signell
  • Publication number: 20240227618
    Abstract: A battery system that, based upon the state of charge (SOC), state of health (SOH), and discharge profile of a battery module, or removable cells of the battery module, apprises the user of optimal or allowable storage temperature and time before the charge and range of a fully charged battery module or removable cell is degraded. In the event that this optimal or allowable storage temperature or time is deviated from or exceeded, the battery system recalculates the necessary charging power and time to meet the original range calculation and satisfy original trip requirements. This may be utilized for cells stored both in the vehicle and cells stored remote from the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2022
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Andreas Martin Viktor Ropel, Ben Peter Lloyd, Matthias Yannick Philippe Le Saux, Konstantinos Chatziioannou, Klas Roland Persson Signell
  • Publication number: 20240235239
    Abstract: A battery charging system with enhanced time-based charging and coupling detection. A user provides a time available for charging to a control unit of the vehicle, a mobile device of the user, or a control unit of a charging station directly. In the case that the time available for charging is provided to the control unit of the vehicle or the mobile device of the user, this information is then shared with the control unit of the charging station when the control unit of the charging station detects coupling of the associated connector/coupler to the vehicle, or when the vehicle is detected within a predetermined proximity of the charging station. When the vehicle is connected to the charging station and charging commences, a standard charging power may be utilized or a charging power may be selected and utilized such that enhanced charging can be provided in the available time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Andreas Martin Viktor Ropel, Ben Peter Lloyd, Matthias Yannick Philippe Le Saux, Konstantinos Chatziioannou, Klas Roland Persson Signell
  • Publication number: 20240227608
    Abstract: A battery charging system with enhanced time-based charging and coupling detection, as well as battery health monitoring and battery cell selection. A user provides a time available for charging to the vehicle or a mobile device and indirectly to a charging station, or the charging station directly. The time available for charging, as well as battery health information, is shared with the charging station when the charging station detects coupling of the associated connector/coupler to the vehicle, or when the vehicle is detected within a predetermined proximity of the charging station. Subsequently, a standard charging power may be utilized or a charging power may be selected and utilized such that enhanced or optimized charging can be provided for the available time period. A battery control unit identifies degraded or faulted battery cells and charging of these battery cells is avoided or deprioritized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Andreas Martin Viktor Ropel, Ben Peter Lloyd, Matthias Yannick Philippe Le Saux, Konstantinos Chatziioannou, Klas Roland Persson Signell
  • Publication number: 20240217390
    Abstract: Techniques are described for tracking information regarding the condition history of a vehicle battery using blockchain technology. In an example, a system comprises a memory that stores computer-executable components, and a processor that executes the computer-executable components stored in the memory. The computer-executable components comprise a recording component that records vehicle battery information in a blockchain stored on a blockchain network in response to reception of respective portions of the vehicle battery information over a period of time prior to installation of the vehicle battery within a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2022
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Andreas Martin Viktor Ropel, Ben Peter Lloyd, Matthias Yannick Philippe Le Saux, Konstantinos Chatziioannou, Klas Roland Persson Signell