Patents by Inventor Assad ALAM

Assad ALAM 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).

  • MANAGING CONNECTIVITY OF A DEVICE TO A NETWORK
    Publication number: 20230413168
    Abstract: There is provided a method performed by an entity for managing connectivity of a device to a network. The method comprises selecting, from a plurality of connectivity service providers in the network, a connectivity service provider (CSP) to connect the device to the network. The selection is based on information about the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Alexandros Nikou, Assad Alam, Pedro Batista, Tor Kvernvik, Marin Orlic, Alessandro Previti, konstantinos Vandikas
  • Device and method for choosing leader vehicle of a vehicle platoon
    Patent number: 9494944
    Abstract: A method in a vehicle platoon including at least one leader vehicle and at least one additional vehicle, where the leader vehicle is intended to detect ambient conditions. The method includes the steps of: appointing (s410) the leader vehicle which is responsible for communicating information to the at least one additional vehicle; and under certain conditions, appointing (s450) a new leader vehicle which assumes the responsibility. A computer program product has program code (P) for a computer (200; 210) to implement a method according to the invention. The invention also pertains to a device in vehicle platoons and a motor vehicle equipped with such a device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: SCANIA CV AB
    Inventors: Assad Alam, Marek Sokalla
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CHOOSING LEADER VEHICLE OF A VEHICLE PLATOON
    Publication number: 20160026187
    Abstract: A method in a vehicle platoon including at least one leader vehicle and at least one additional vehicle, where the leader vehicle is intended to detect ambient conditions. The method includes the steps of: appointing (s410) the leader vehicle which is responsible for communicating information to the at least one additional vehicle; and under certain conditions, appointing (s450) a new leader vehicle which assumes the responsibility. A computer program product has program code (P) for a computer (200; 210) to implement a method according to the invention. The invention also pertains to a device in vehicle platoons and a motor vehicle equipped with such a device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Assad ALAM, Marek SOKALLA
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INCREASING ROAD SAFETY IN VEHICLE PLATOONS
    Publication number: 20160019782
    Abstract: A method for increasing road safety in vehicle platoons, including presenting (s401) to vehicles not part of the vehicle platoon, based on information known to the vehicle platoon, information intended to increase road safety. Also a computer program product including program code (P) for a computer (200; 210) to implement a method according to the invention. Also a device for increased road safety in vehicle platoons and a motor vehicle equipped with such a device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Assad ALAM, Marek SOKALLA