Patents by Inventor Charles David Daly
Charles David Daly 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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Publication number: 20240092171Abstract: A steering wheel control interface module that can automatically detect the type of vehicle it is installed in and automatically detect the type of aftermarket radio it is sending messages to. In addition, the interface module can retain certain user pre-selects and use those to properly set the state of an aftermarket radio.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: Metra Electronics Corp.Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, JR.
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Patent number: 11827097Abstract: A steering wheel control interface module that can automatically detect the type of vehicle it is installed in and automatically detect the type of aftermarket radio it is sending messages to. In addition, the interface module can retain certain user pre-selects and use those to properly set the state of an aftermarket radio.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, Jr.
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Patent number: 11493012Abstract: An override module allowing a vehicle operator to default the status of an automated start-stop system to “off.” A first embodiment uses a module that is installed in-line with a manual override button. A second embodiment uses a module that is installed on the vehicle's CAN bus.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2020Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Metra Electronics CorporationInventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, Jr.
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Patent number: 11459994Abstract: An override module allowing a vehicle operator to default the status of an automated start-stop system to “off” A preferred embodiment uses a module that is installed on the vehicle's CAN bus.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Metra Electronics CorporationInventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, Jr.
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Publication number: 20220016981Abstract: A steering wheel control interface module that can automatically detect the type of vehicle it is installed in and automatically detect the type of aftermarket radio it is sending messages to. In addition, the interface module can retain certain user pre-selects and use those to properly set the state of an aftermarket radio.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Applicant: Metra Electronics Corp.Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, JR.
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Patent number: 11135919Abstract: A steering wheel control interface module that can automatically detect the type of vehicle it is installed in and automatically detect the type of aftermarket radio it is sending messages to. In addition, the interface module can retain certain user pre-selects and use those to properly set the state of an aftermarket radio.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2020Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Metra Electronics CorporationInventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, Jr.
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Publication number: 20210033057Abstract: An override module allowing a vehicle operator to default the status of an automated start-stop system to “off.” A first embodiment uses a module that is installed in-line with a manual override button. A second embodiment uses a module that is installed on the vehicle's CAN bus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Applicant: Metra Electronics Corp.Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, JR.
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Publication number: 20210033056Abstract: An override module allowing a vehicle operator to default the status of an automated start-stop system to “off” A preferred embodiment uses a module that is installed on the vehicle's CAN bus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Applicant: Metra Electronics Corp.Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, JR.
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Patent number: 10844821Abstract: An override module allowing a vehicle operator to default the status of an automated start-stop system to “off”. A first embodiment uses a module that is installed in-line with a manual override button. A second embodiment uses a module that is installed on the vehicle's CAN bus.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2020Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Metra Electronics CorporationInventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, Jr.
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Publication number: 20200207206Abstract: A steering wheel control interface module that can automatically detect the type of vehicle it is installed in and automatically detect the type of aftermarket radio it is sending messages to. In addition, the interface module can retain certain user pre-selects and use those to properly set the state of an aftermarket radio.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2020Publication date: July 2, 2020Applicant: Metra Electronics Corp.Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, JR.
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Publication number: 20200208599Abstract: An override module allowing a vehicle operator to default the status of an automated start-stop system to “off”. A first embodiment uses a module that is installed in-line with a manual override button. A second embodiment uses a module that is installed on the vehicle's CAN bus.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2020Publication date: July 2, 2020Applicant: Metra Electronics Corp.Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, JR.
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Patent number: 9875078Abstract: An interface configured to allow desired cooperation between an OEM or aftermarket head unit and an external power amplifier. The inventive interface receives an audio input signal from the head unit. It also monitors the vehicle's CAN bus. The interface detects CAN bus commands that cause the head unit to play an audio notification signal such as a “chime.” Upon detecting such a CAN bus command, the inventive interface selectively adjusts the output level so that the user hears the audio notification signal at an appropriate volume.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2016Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Metra Electronics CorporationInventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones
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Patent number: 8825289Abstract: An interface and corresponding method, where the interface is connected via a first connection to a factory data bus of a vehicle which transports signals according to a first data format, and further connected via a second connection to a data channel of the aftermarket component which transports signals according to a second data format. The interface identifies a factory data bus type corresponding to the factory data bus, out of a plurality of potential factory data bus types. The interface receives digital signals from the aftermarket component via the second connection, the digital signals being in the second data format which corresponds to the aftermarket component. The interface translates the digital signals into the first data format which corresponds to the identified factory bus type. The interface transmits the translated digital signals in the first data format to the vehicle via the first connection.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Metra Electronics CorporationInventors: Charles David Daly, William H Jones, Jr.
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Patent number: 8527147Abstract: A method for automatically detecting a control signal configuration of a vehicle component includes making a connection to a channel of the component, performing an electrical measurement on the channel, and identifying a control signal configuration based upon the measurement. A method for sending control signals from one vehicle component to another includes making a connection on a channel of one component, making a connection to a channel of the other component, performing electrical measurements on the channels, identifying control signal configurations based upon the measurements, and configuring a control signal interface. A control signal interface includes an input unit, a signal processing unit, and an output unit. The input and output units each can connect to a channel of a vehicle component and perform an electrical measurement. The signal processing unit can determine control commands based upon control signals.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2012Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignees: Circuit Works, Inc., Metra Electronics CorporationInventors: Charles David Daly, William H Jones, Jr.
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Publication number: 20130197753Abstract: An interface and corresponding method, where the interface is connected via a first connection to a factory data bus of a vehicle which transports signals according to a first data format, and further connected via a second connection to a data channel of the aftermarket component which transports signals according to a second data format. The interface identifies a factory data bus type corresponding to the factory data bus, out of a plurality of potential factory data bus types. The interface receives digital signals from the aftermarket component via the second connection, the digital signals being in the second data format which corresponds to the aftermarket component. The interface translates the digital signals into the first data format which corresponds to the identified factory bus type. The interface transmits the translated digital signals in the first data format to the vehicle via the first connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicants: Metra Electronics Corporation, Circuit Works, Inc.Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, JR.
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Publication number: 20120271485Abstract: A method for automatically detecting a control signal configuration of a vehicle component includes making a connection to a channel of the component, performing an electrical measurement on the channel, and identifying a control signal configuration based upon the measurement. A method for sending control signals from one vehicle component to another includes making a connection on a channel of one component, making a connection to a channel of the other component, performing electrical measurements on the channels, identifying control signal configurations based upon the measurements, and configuring a control signal interface. A control signal interface includes an input unit, a signal processing unit, and an output unit. The input and output units each can connect to a channel of a vehicle component and perform an electrical measurement. The signal processing unit can determine control commands based upon control signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicants: METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, CIRCUIT WORKS, INC.Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, JR.
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Patent number: 8285446Abstract: An aftermarket steering wheel control includes a housing that includes a user-operable switch and a control module. The control module is configured to determine whether the user-operable switch has been operated, generate a data frame corresponding to a control signal for operating a vehicle component, and transmit the data frame to a receiver of a control signal interface. Another aftermarket steering wheel control includes a housing with a user-operable switch and a circuit with an output line. The output line is connected to the switch and further connected to a control signal interface. Operation of the user-operable switch changes a resistance on the at least one output line, and the control signal interface is configured to convert the resistance to a control signal for operating a vehicle component.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2011Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignees: Circuit Works, Inc., Metra Electronics CorporationInventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, Jr.
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Patent number: 8214105Abstract: A method for automatically detecting a control signal configuration of a vehicle component includes making a connection to a channel of the component, performing an electrical measurement on the channel, and identifying a control signal configuration based upon the measurement. A method for sending control signals from one vehicle component to another includes making a connection on a channel of one component, making a connection to a channel of the other component, performing electrical measurements on the channels, identifying control signal configurations based upon the measurements, and configuring a control signal interface. A control signal interface includes an input unit, a signal processing unit, and an output unit. The input and output units each can connect to a channel of a vehicle component and perform an electrical measurement. The signal processing unit can determine control commands based upon control signals.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignees: Metra Electronics Corporation, Circuit Works, Inc.Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, Jr.
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Publication number: 20110295463Abstract: An aftermarket steering wheel control includes a housing that includes a user-operable switch and a control module. The control module is configured to determine whether the user-operable switch has been operated, generate a data frame corresponding to a control signal for operating a vehicle component, and transmit the data frame to a receiver of a control signal interface. Another aftermarket steering wheel control includes a housing with a user-operable switch and a circuit with an output line. The output line is connected to the switch and further connected to a control signal interface. Operation of the user-operable switch changes a resistance on the at least one output line, and the control signal interface is configured to convert the resistance to a control signal for operating a vehicle component.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicants: METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, CIRCUIT WORKS, INC.Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, JR.
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Patent number: 8014920Abstract: An aftermarket steering wheel control includes a housing that includes a user-operable switch and a control module. The control module is configured to determine whether the user-operable switch has been operated, generate a data frame corresponding to a control signal for operating a vehicle component, and transmit the data frame to a receiver of a control signal interface. Another aftermarket steering wheel control includes a housing with a user-operable switch and a circuit with an output line. The output line is connected to the switch and further connected to a control signal interface. Operation of the user-operable switch changes a resistance on the at least one output line, and the control signal interface is configured to convert the resistance to a control signal for operating a vehicle component.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2010Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Metra Electronics CorporationInventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, Jr.