Patents by Inventor Brandon M. Dawson
Brandon M. Dawson 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: 11884287Abstract: Operation data from one or more vehicle subsystems are input to a vehicle dynamics model. Predicted operation data of the one or more vehicle subsystems are output from the vehicle dynamics model. The operation data and the predicted operation data are input to an optimization program that is programmed to output control directives for the one or more vehicle subsystems. One or more vehicle subsystems are operated according to the output control directives.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Yan Wang, Kai Wu, Dimitar Petrov Filev, Brandon M. Dawson
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Publication number: 20230186691Abstract: A server includes an interface configured to communicate with a plurality of vehicles; and a processor, programmed to, send a query to the plurality of vehicles, the query identifying types of vehicle data and indicating an initial sampling rate, responsive to receiving the vehicle data sampled by the vehicles, process the vehicle data to obtain a feature result including an estimated value and a variance extending from the estimated value, and responsive to the variance being greater than a first threshold, send a first updated query indicating an increased sampling rate to the plurality of vehicles.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2021Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: Huanyi SHUI, Zhe WANG, Devesh UPADHYAY, Brandon M. DAWSON
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Publication number: 20230058568Abstract: Operation data from one or more vehicle subsystems are input to a vehicle dynamics model. Predicted operation data of the one or more vehicle subsystems are output from the vehicle dynamics model. The operation data and the predicted operation data are input to an optimization program that is programmed to output control directives for the one or more vehicle subsystems. One or more vehicle subsystems are operated according to the output control directives.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2021Publication date: February 23, 2023Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Yan Wang, Kai Wu, Dimitar Petrov Filev, Brandon M. Dawson
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Patent number: 10696133Abstract: A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, detecting a battery fault of a battery of an electrified vehicle, activating a HVAC system ON, commanding the HVAC system to a fresh air mode, communicating fresh air into a passenger cabin, and expelling battery vent byproducts from the passenger cabin through at least one air extractor vent during key-on or key-off states.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Brandon M. Dawson, James J. Gibbons, Thomas M. Gwozdek, Edward Popyk, Rick Lagerstrom, Josephine S. Lee, Mark Polster
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Patent number: 10124765Abstract: A vehicle keypad lock control system includes a computer programmed to determine whether the keypad master code should be deactivated based at least on data received by or stored on the computer. The computer deactivates the keypad master code in response to a determination that the keypad master code should be deactivated. The computer may actuate the power lock to an unlocked condition in response to receiving keypad data including the keypad master code while the keypad master code is activated.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2016Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Matthew Wilt, Brandon M. Dawson
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Publication number: 20180170311Abstract: A vehicle keypad lock control system includes a computer programmed to determine whether the keypad master code should be deactivated based at least on data received by or stored on the computer. The computer deactivates the keypad master code in response to a determination that the keypad master code should be deactivated. The computer may actuate the power lock to an unlocked condition in response to receiving keypad data including the keypad master code while the keypad master code is activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Matthew Wilt, Brandon M. Dawson
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Publication number: 20150065026Abstract: A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, detecting a battery fault of a battery of an electrified vehicle, activating a HVAC system ON, commanding the HVAC system to a fresh air mode, communicating fresh air into a passenger cabin, and expelling battery vent byproducts from the passenger cabin through at least one air extractor vent during key-on or key-off states.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Brandon M. Dawson, James J. Gibbons, Thomas M. Gwozdek, Edward Popyk, Rick Lagerstrom, Josephine S. Lee, Mark Polster
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Patent number: 8893665Abstract: An engine system for determining an alcohol concentration in fuel is disclosed. In one example, engine throttle position, fuel pulse width, and air-fuel ratio form a basis for determining alcohol concentration of a fuel combusted in an engine. The system and its related method may improve engine operation in conjunction with detecting an alcohol concentration of a fuel.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2011Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Gopichandra Surnilla, Stephen B. Smith, Rohit Arvind Zope, Brandon M. Dawson
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Patent number: 8695740Abstract: A vehicle having a traction battery disposed within a battery housing is provided. The battery housing is in selective fluid communication with the cabin of the vehicle. An accessory battery separate and distinct from the traction battery is also provided. A closeable barrier system is electrically connected with the accessory battery and is configured to fluidly isolate the battery housing from the cabin when closed. At least one controller is configured to, in response to a trigger condition, disable the traction battery and increase an output of the accessory battery to close the barrier system to isolate gas in the battery housing from the cabin.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Bhaskara Boddakayala, Rajaram Subramanian, Brandon M. Dawson
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Patent number: 8639431Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying alcohol content of a fuel in an engine. In one example approach, a method comprises adjusting fuel injection to the engine based on fuel alcohol content identified from crankshaft acceleration. For example, the crankshaft acceleration may be generated by modulating an air/fuel ratio in a selected cylinder across a range of air/fuel ratios while keeping the engine at stoichiometry.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2013Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Robert Roy Jentz, John Eric Rollinger, Brandon M. Dawson, Michael Igor Kluzner
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Publication number: 20130213355Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying alcohol content of a fuel in an engine. In one example approach, a method comprises adjusting fuel injection to the engine based on fuel alcohol content identified from crankshaft acceleration. For example, the crankshaft acceleration may be generated by modulating an air/fuel ratio in a selected cylinder across a range of air/fuel ratios while keeping the engine at stoichiometry.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2013Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Robert Roy Jentz, John Eric Rollinger, Brandon M. Dawson, Michael Igor Kluzner
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Patent number: 8401764Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying alcohol content of a fuel in an engine. In one example approach, a method comprises adjusting fuel injection to the engine based on fuel alcohol content identified from crankshaft acceleration. For example, the crankshaft acceleration may be generated by modulating an air/fuel ratio in a selected cylinder across a range of air/fuel ratios while keeping the engine at stoichiometry.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2012Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Robert Roy Jentz, John Eric Rollinger, Brandon M. Dawson, Michael Igor Kluzner
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Publication number: 20130042846Abstract: An engine system for determining an alcohol concentration in fuel is disclosed. In one example, engine throttle position, fuel pulse width, and air-fuel ratio form a basis for determining alcohol concentration of a fuel combusted in an engine. The system and its related method may improve engine operation in conjunction with detecting an alcohol concentration of a fuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2011Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Gopichandra Surnilla, Stephen B. Smith, Rohit Arvind Zope, Brandon M. Dawson
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Publication number: 20120138017Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying alcohol content of a fuel in an engine. In one example approach, a method comprises adjusting fuel injection to the engine based on fuel alcohol content identified from crankshaft acceleration. For example, the crankshaft acceleration may be generated by modulating an air/fuel ratio in a selected cylinder across a range of air/fuel ratios while keeping the engine at stoichiometry.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.Inventors: Robert Roy Jentz, John Eric Rollinger, Brandon M. Dawson, Michael Igor Kluzner