Patents by Inventor Andreas Ropel
Andreas Ropel 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: 12381503Abstract: Adjustment of operational performance of an electric machine (e.g., using a computerized tool) is enabled. For example, a non-transitory computer-readable medium can comprise executable instructions that, when executed by a processor, facilitate performance of operations, comprising: deactivating a first sub-set of winding sectors, wherein the first sub-set of the winding sectors comprises at least one winding sector, and triggering an AC drive signal for a second sub-set of the winding sectors such that a rotor is rotated using the winding sectors of the second sub-set, wherein an electric machine comprises a stator and the rotor, wherein the stator comprises a set of N phase windings, wherein each N phase winding, of the set of N phase windings, forms p poles around a circumference of the stator, and wherein each p pole, of the p poles, is formed by the at least one winding sector.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2023Date of Patent: August 5, 2025Assignee: Volvo Car CorporationInventors: Raik Orbay, Andreas Ropel
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Publication number: 20250222938Abstract: According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a sensor, a communication module; and a processor, wherein the processor storing instructions in a non-transitory memory that, when executed, cause the processor to detect, via a detection module comprising the sensor, an identity of an occupant of a vehicle; connect, via the communication module, to a first device; retrieve, an occupant profile, wherein the occupant profile comprises a vehicle setting and a limitation setting, wherein the limitation setting comprises a priority level; apply, the vehicle setting to the vehicle; apply, the limitation setting to the vehicle; and wherein the system is operable to be a component of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2024Publication date: July 10, 2025Inventors: Aditya Pratap SINGH, Daniel Larsson, Mathias Le Saux, Andreas Ropel
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Publication number: 20250222887Abstract: According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a communication module and a processor, wherein the processor storing instructions in a non-transitory memory that, when executed, cause the processor to establish a connection, by sending a connection request via the communication module of a vehicle, to a user device; receive, a first message from the user device, wherein the first message comprises an occupant profile comprising a vehicle setting corresponding to the vehicle and a priority level; determine, a modification in the vehicle setting; and transmit a second message via the communication module to the user device, wherein the second message comprises a modified vehicle setting configured for updating the occupant profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2024Publication date: July 10, 2025Inventors: Aditya Pratap Singh, Mathias Le SAUX, Andreas ROPEL, Daniel LARSSON
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Publication number: 20250222888Abstract: According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a communication module and a processor, wherein the processor storing instructions in a non-transitory memory that, when executed, cause the processor to determine an identity of an occupant; establish a first connection, by sending a first connection request via the communication module, to a first device; receive a first message from the first device, wherein the first message comprises an occupant profile comprising a vehicle setting; establish a second connection, by sending a second connection request via the communication module, to a second device; and receive a second message from the second device, wherein the second message comprises a limitation setting and a priority level.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2024Publication date: July 10, 2025Inventors: Aditya Pratap Singh, Daniel Larsson, Mathias Le Saux, Andreas Ropel
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Publication number: 20250222945Abstract: According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a sensor, a communication module and a processor, wherein the processor is operable to detect, via a detection module, a first identity of a first occupant of a vehicle; connect, via the communication module, to a first device of the first occupant; retrieve, a first occupant profile, wherein the first occupant profile comprises a first vehicle setting; detect, via the detection module, a second identity of a second occupant of the vehicle; connect, via the communication module, to a second device of the second occupant; retrieve, a second occupant profile, wherein the second occupant profile comprises a second vehicle setting; adjust, via a conflict resolution module, the first vehicle setting and the second vehicle setting based on the first occupant profile and the second occupant profile; and apply, the first vehicle setting and the second vehicle setting to the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2024Publication date: July 10, 2025Inventors: Aditya Pratap SINGH, Andreas Ropel, Daniel LARSSON, Mathias Le Saux
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Publication number: 20250209862Abstract: According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a communication module and a processor, wherein the processor is operable to determine, that an item is attached to a vehicle forming a vehicle combination, establish, a connection via the communication module, between the vehicle and the item that is attached to the vehicle, initiate, a communication via a connector with the item, wherein the communication comprises a message comprising a specification of the item, wherein the specification comprises one or more sensors associated with the item, connect, with the one or more sensors associated with the item, receive, active data from the one or more sensors associated with the item, determine, using the active data, a surrounding of the vehicle combination for situational awareness; and modify, adaptively a safety zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2023Publication date: June 26, 2025Applicant: Volvo Car CorporationInventors: Andreas Ropel, Mathias Le Saux, Daniel Larsson, Joachim Härsjö
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Publication number: 20250206087Abstract: According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a processor; a communication module; wherein the processor is operable to determine, that an item is attached to a vehicle forming a vehicle combination; establish, a first connection of the vehicle with the item that is being attached via the communication module; initiate, a communication via a connector with the item, wherein the communication comprises a message comprising a specification, wherein the specification comprises an object that is being carried by the item; establish, a second connection with the object that is being carried by the item; determine, a first resource with the item; determine, a second resource with the object; and use the first resource and the second resource.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2023Publication date: June 26, 2025Applicant: Volvo Car CorporationInventors: Andreas Ropel, Mathias Le Saux, Daniel Larsson, Joachim Härsjö
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Publication number: 20250209824Abstract: According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a communication module and a processor, wherein the processor is operable to determine, that an item is attached to a vehicle forming a vehicle combination; establish, a connection via the communication module, between the vehicle and the item; receive, a message from the item comprising a specification of the item, wherein the specification comprises a length of the item, a height of the item, and a weight of the item; calculate, an overall length, an overall height, and an overall weight of the vehicle combination; and determine, a safety zone for the vehicle combination.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2023Publication date: June 26, 2025Applicant: Volvo Car CorporationInventors: Andreas Ropel, Mathias Le Saux, Daniel Larsson, Joachim Härsjö
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Publication number: 20250198782Abstract: Embodiments relate to a dynamic routing system, comprising 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 first receiving component that receives information of a trip comprising a destination and departure information, and an optimal routing component that determines an optimal routing based on current conditions, user preferences for charging stations, primary user's driving habits, battery's state of health, financial impact, and availability of charging stations at the time of receiving the trip information. At the time of trip set up, the system can make reservations for charging at the charging station requiring a reservation. During the trip, if the system requires a change to the reservation, the system establishes communication with the charging station and adjusts the reservation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2024Publication date: June 19, 2025Applicant: Volvo Car CorporationInventors: Andreas Ropel, Ben Lloyd, Mathias Le Saux, Kostas Chatziioannou, Klas Persson Signell
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Patent number: 12188776Abstract: Embodiments relate to a dynamic routing system, comprising 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 first receiving component that receives information of a trip comprising a destination and departure information, and an optimal routing component that determines an optimal routing based on current conditions, user preferences for charging stations, primary user's driving habits, battery's state of health, financial impact, and availability of charging stations at the time of receiving the trip information. At the time of trip set up, the system can make reservations for charging at the charging station requiring a reservation. During the trip, if the system requires a change to the reservation, the system establishes communication with the charging station and adjusts the reservation.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2022Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Assignee: Volvo Car CorporationInventors: Andreas Ropel, Ben Lloyd, Mathias Le Saux, Kostas Chatziioannou, Klas Persson Signell
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Publication number: 20240149731Abstract: A system and method comprising a charging station and a temperature management system, wherein the charging station and the temperature management system coordinate with each other to extract a state-of-health information of a connected charging system, to determine an optimal charging scheme based on allotted time and required charge to optimally charge the connected charging system, to ramp up charging of the connected charging system by the charging station for the allotted time, to monitor temperature of battery pack of the connected charging system, to predict the temperature of battery pack of the connected charging system during a ramp up charging and to activate the temperature adjustment unit that cools the connected charging system, when the temperature is above a threshold temperature during the ramp up charging.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Andreas Ropel, Ben Lloyd, Mathias Le Saux, Kostas Chatziioannou, Klas Persson Signell
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Publication number: 20240149729Abstract: Embodiments related to a system are described. The system comprises a charging station. The charging station comprises a control unit. The control unit is configured to receive a message comprising a charging time and a state-of-health information of a battery pack; compute, via the artificial intelligence unit, a charging sequence based on the charging time and the state-of-health information; and determine the amount of power necessary to provide a maximum charge to the battery pack during the charging time. In an embodiment, the state-of-health information comprises a first state-of-health information that corresponds to a first portion of the battery pack, a second state-of-health information that corresponds to a second portion of the battery pack, and a third state-of-health information that corresponds to a third portion of the battery pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Andreas Ropel, Ben Lloyd, Mathias Le Saux, Kosta Chatziioannou, Klas Persson Signell
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Publication number: 20240149730Abstract: Embodiments relate to a system. The system comprises a charging station. The charging station is configured to charge an electric vehicle. The charging station comprises a control unit. The control unit is configured to establish a connection between the charging station and a vehicle computer system; receive a message comprising a charging time from the vehicle computer system; extract state-of-health information of a battery pack through the vehicle computer system via the connection established; and determine a charging sequence and communicate a signal to a charger unit to optimally ramp-up charging to the battery pack. The state-of-health information comprises a first state-of-health information that corresponds to a first portion of the battery pack, a second state-of-health information that corresponds to a second portion of the battery pack, and a third state-of-health information that corresponds to a third portion of the battery pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Andreas Ropel, Ben Lloyd, Mathias Le Saux, Kostas Chatziioannou, Klas Signell
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Publication number: 20240154442Abstract: Embodiments related to systems for optimal timed charging. The system comprises a charging system comprising a charging circuitry and a monitoring circuitry, coupled to the battery pack that is configured to transmit a charging time to a charging station; transmit the state-of-health of the battery pack to the charging station; determine a rate of charge based on the state-of-health of the battery pack; and supply power for the charging time at the rate of charge, by the charging station; wherein the battery pack is maximally charged within the charging time at the rate of charge.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Andreas Ropel, Ben Lloyd, Mathias Le Saux, Kostas Chatziioannou, Klas Persson Signell
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Publication number: 20240149744Abstract: Embodiments related to systems for optimal timed charging. The system comprises a charging system comprising a charging circuitry and a monitoring circuitry, coupled to the battery pack that is configured to transmit a charging time to a charging station; transmit the state-of-health of the battery pack to the charging station; determine a rate of charge based on the state-of-health of the battery pack; and supply power for the charging time at the rate of charge, by the charging station; wherein the battery pack is maximally charged within the charging time at the rate of charge.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Andreas Ropel, Ben Lloyd, Mathias Le Saux, Kostas Chatziioannou, Klas Persson Signell
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Publication number: 20240149719Abstract: Embodiments related to an optimal charging system of a vehicle comprising a first information receiving component, a battery health management component, a charging component, and a communication component is configured to connect to a charging station via the charging component; transmit a length of time for charging by the communication component; transmit a state of health information to the charging station via the battery health management component by the communication component; activate charging of the battery pack by the charging component; establish a bi-directional communication link with the charging station to allow extraction of state of health information by the charging station by the communication component; and provide an update to the battery's state of health via the bi-directional communication link while the vehicle is connected to the charger.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Andreas Ropel, Ben Lloyd, Mathias Le Saux, Kostas Chatziioannou, Klas Persson Signell
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Publication number: 20240142247Abstract: Embodiments relate to a dynamic routing system, comprising 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 first receiving component that receives information of a trip comprising a destination and departure information, and an optimal routing component that determines an optimal routing based on current conditions, user preferences for charging stations, primary user's driving habits, battery's state of health, financial impact, and availability of charging stations at the time of receiving the trip information. At the time of trip set up, the system can make reservations for charging at the charging station requiring a reservation. During the trip, if the system requires a change to the reservation, the system establishes communication with the charging station and adjusts the reservation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Andreas ROPEL, Ben Lloyd, Mathias Le Saux, Kostas Chatziioannou, Klas Persson Signell
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Publication number: 20230402950Abstract: Adjustment of operational performance of an electric machine (e.g., using a computerized tool) is enabled. For example, a non-transitory computer-readable medium can comprise executable instructions that, when executed by a processor, facilitate performance of operations, comprising: deactivating a first sub-set of winding sectors, wherein the first sub-set of the winding sectors comprises at least one winding sector, and triggering an AC drive signal for a second sub-set of the winding sectors such that a rotor is rotated using the winding sectors of the second sub-set, wherein an electric machine comprises a stator and the rotor, wherein the stator comprises a set of N phase windings, wherein each N phase winding, of the set of N phase windings, forms p poles around a circumference of the stator, and wherein each p pole, of the p poles, is formed by the at least one winding sector.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventors: Raik Orbay, Andreas Ropel
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Publication number: 20230361706Abstract: An electric drive unit can comprise an electric machine with a stator and a rotor. The stator can comprise a set of phase windings. The electric drive unit can comprise an inverter for controlling the operation of the electric machine by providing AC signals to the phase windings. The inverter can be electrically coupled to the phase windings. An AC drive signal can be triggered for each phase winding of a first sub-set of phase windings such that the rotor is rotated via the phase windings of the first sub-set. A noise compensation measure can be triggered for at least one phase winding of a second sub-set of the phase windings for compensating an undesired signal effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: Raik Orbay, Daniel Larsson, Andreas Ropel