Patents by Inventor Andrew T. Goeppner
Andrew T. Goeppner 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: 10141903Abstract: An audio system for a vehicle is described. The audio system includes an audio control computer device and an exterior audio assembly. The audio control computer device is in communication with a memory device. The audio control computer device is configured to store, in the memory device, at least one limited volume level and a corresponding speed range, receive a speed-related parameter indicative of an actual speed of the vehicle from a vehicle control system, determine if the actual speed of the vehicle is within the stored speed range based on the speed-related parameter, and permit operation of the exterior audio assembly at the at least one limited volume level when the actual speed of the vehicle is within the speed range.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2016Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Andrew T. Goeppner
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Patent number: 9776472Abstract: A body vent protector assembly for a vehicle includes a venting port defined into a body underlying surface on the vehicle and a body vent protector disposed at the venting port for inhibiting undesirable matter from interfering with the venting port. The body vent protector includes a shroud disposed over at least a portion of the venting port and a blocking rib disposed at or adjacent a rear edge of the venting port for blocking the undesirable matter.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2014Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: David Bryant, Jerome Schafer, Andrew T. Goeppner, Keiji Maruyama
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Publication number: 20170257071Abstract: An audio system for a vehicle is described. The audio system includes an audio control computer device and an exterior audio assembly. The audio control computer device is in communication with a memory device. The audio control computer device is configured to store, in the memory device, at least one limited volume level and a corresponding speed range, receive a speed-related parameter indicative of an actual speed of the vehicle from a vehicle control system, determine if the actual speed of the vehicle is within the stored speed range based on the speed-related parameter, and permit operation of the exterior audio assembly at the at least one limited volume level when the actual speed of the vehicle is within the speed range.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2016Publication date: September 7, 2017Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Andrew T. Goeppner
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Patent number: 9723409Abstract: A vehicle audio system includes a vehicle panel having an inner surface and an outer surface defining an exterior surface of the vehicle. A transducer is mounted to the vehicle panel being configured to be connected to and operated by an amplifier. The transducer has a base mounted to the vehicle panel and causes the vehicle panel to vibrate and create an audio output.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2015Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Matthew Adam Smearcheck, Andrew T. Goeppner, David Bryant
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Publication number: 20170013353Abstract: A vehicle audio system includes a vehicle panel having an inner surface and an outer surface defining an exterior surface of the vehicle. A transducer is mounted to the vehicle panel being configured to be connected to and operated by an amplifier. The transducer has a base mounted to the vehicle panel and causes the vehicle panel to vibrate and create an audio output.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Matthew Adam Smearcheck, Andrew T. Goeppner, David Bryant
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Publication number: 20160068038Abstract: A body vent protector assembly for a vehicle includes a venting port defined into a body underlying surface on the vehicle and a body vent protector disposed at the venting port for inhibiting undesirable matter from interfering with the venting port. The body vent protector includes a shroud disposed over at least a portion of the venting port and a blocking rib disposed at or adjacent a rear edge of the venting port for blocking the undesirable matter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: David Bryant, Jerome Schafer, Andrew T. Goeppner, Keiji Maruyama
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Patent number: 8145599Abstract: A system and method for managing an on board entertainment system is disclosed. The system and method can wirelessly receive music files from a computer and store those music files on an on board unit associated with a motor vehicle. The system and method can also include provisions to associate music information with a received music file and can include provisions to manage the music collection on board a motor vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2010Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Michael Pilgrim, John Vilkinofsky, Nathaniel W. Diedrich, Andrew T. Goeppner, Ross C. Miller, Jason A. Dutter
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Patent number: 7873424Abstract: A system and method for optimizing digital audio playback is disclosed. The system and method can prevent playback of a digital audio file in an enhanced mode if the digital audio file does not meet a predetermined criterion, such as a particular bit rate. One example of an enhanced mode is a simulated multi-channel surround sound mode.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2006Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Andrew T. Goeppner, Aaron Ambrose, John Vilkinofsky
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Patent number: 7869916Abstract: A power management system for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The power management system can track one or more usage parameters to insure that electrical accessories or resources do not fully drain a battery and leave enough battery life to conduct at least one cold start. In some cases, the power management system can track one or more of the following usage parameters: the amount of time of one or more hands free telephone systems are used, the number of attempts to contact a computer, and/or the amount of time used to conduct wireless communications with a computer that is physically separate from the motor vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2010Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Michael Pilgrim, John Vilkinofsky, Nathaniel W. Diedrich, Andrew T. Goeppner, Ross C. Miller, Jason A. Dutter
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Patent number: 7818106Abstract: A power management system for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The power management system can track one or more usage parameters to insure that electrical accessories or resources do not fully drain a battery and leave enough battery life to conduct at least one cold start. In some cases, the power management system can track one or more of the following usage parameters: the amount of time of one or more hands free telephone systems are used, the number of attempts to contact a computer, and/or the amount of time used to conduct wireless communications with a computer that is physically separate from the motor vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2006Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Michael Pilgrim, John Vilkinofsky, Nathaniel W. Diedrich, Andrew T. Goeppner, Ross C. Miller, Jason A. Dutter
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Publication number: 20100138690Abstract: A system and method for managing an on board entertainment system is disclosed. The system and method can wirelessly receive music files from a computer and store those music files on an on board unit associated with a motor vehicle. The system and method can also include provisions to associate music information with a received music file and can include provisions to manage the music collection on board a motor vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2010Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Michael Pilgrim, John Vilkinofsky, Nathaniel W. Diedrich, Andrew T. Goeppner, Ross C. Miller, Jason A. Dutter
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Patent number: 7685158Abstract: A system and method for managing an on board entertainment system is disclosed. The system and method can wirelessly receive music files from a computer and store those music files on an on board unit associated with a motor vehicle. The system and method can also include provisions to associate music information with a received music file and can include provisions to manage the music collection on board a motor vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2004Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Michael Pilgrim, John Vilkinofsky, Nathaniel W. Diedrich, Andrew T. Goeppner, Ross C. Miller, Jason A. Dutter
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Patent number: 7630157Abstract: A system and method for selecting an audio source is disclosed. The system and method can be used to prevent the selection of a hard disk drive as an audio source if the local ambient pressure in which the motor vehicle is operating is less than a predetermined pressure. The system may obtain ambient pressure data from various different types of sensors including a barometric pressure sensor or an engine combustion sensor. In some cases, the system and method can compute the ambient pressure using global positioning system (GPS) information.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2006Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Andrew T. Goeppner, Aaron Ambrose, John Vilkinofsky
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Patent number: 7467028Abstract: A system and method for transferring information to a motor vehicle is disclosed. The system and method can send music files from a computer to an on board unit associated with a motor vehicle. The music files can be sent in a variety of different ways, including wirelessly. In some cases, the on board music collection can also be remotely managed from a computer in wireless communication with the on board unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2004Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Michael Pilgrim, John Vilkinofsky, Nathaniel W. Diedrich, Andrew T. Goeppner, Ross C. Miller, Jason A. Dutter