Patents by Inventor Dana Conner
Dana Conner 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: 10676058Abstract: A vehicle includes: a dashboard with load sensors and airbag(s), a seat, processor(s) configured to: (a) detect load on the dashboard, (b) generate a display based on (a), (c) count time elapsed since (b), (d) activate a vibrating motor of the seat based on (a) and (c), (e) count time elapsed since (d), (f) disable the airbag(s) based on (a) and (e).Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2016Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam, Dana Conner, Jeff Hammoud, Sami Jarmak
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Patent number: 10516683Abstract: Systems and methods for detection of security breaches in intravehicular communication systems are disclosed. In some embodiments, this may include intravehicular communication using messages sent with a checksum and a dynamic mathematical operator field. Errors in the checksum may be interpreted as ordinary transmission errors, whereas errors in the dynamic mathematical operator field may be interpreted as potential threats. Repeated errors in the dynamic mathematical operator, and/or unexpected messages in the intravehicular communications, may be interpreted as confirmed hacking. Upon confirmation of hacking, a warning may be issued to an operator and a vehicle safe mode may be entered, including restricting vehicle functionality.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2017Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Dana Conner, Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam, Darren Lee
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Patent number: 10285880Abstract: A wheelchair-dock system includes a floor including an elongated depression, a movable member, an actuator drivingly coupled to the member, and a position sensor coupled to the member. The depression defines a lateral direction. The member is movable in the lateral direction between an extended position over the depression and a retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2017Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam, Swadad A. Carremm, Dana Conner, Clara Bennie
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Publication number: 20190133852Abstract: A wheelchair-dock system includes a floor including an elongated depression, a movable member, an actuator drivingly coupled to the member, and a position sensor coupled to the member. The depression defines a lateral direction. The member is movable in the lateral direction between an extended position over the depression and a retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2017Publication date: May 9, 2019Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam, Swadad A. Carremm, Dana Conner, Clara Bennie
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Publication number: 20180234446Abstract: Systems and methods for detection of security breaches in intravehicular communication systems are disclosed. In some embodiments, this may include intravehicular communication using messages sent with a checksum and a dynamic mathematical operator field. Errors in the checksum may be interpreted as ordinary transmission errors, whereas errors in the dynamic mathematical operator field may be interpreted as potential threats. Repeated errors in the dynamic mathematical operator, and/or unexpected messages in the intravehicular communications, may be interpreted as confirmed hacking. Upon confirmation of hacking, a warning may be issued to an operator and a vehicle safe mode may be entered, including restricting vehicle functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2017Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Dana Conner, Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam, Darren Lee
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Patent number: 9994150Abstract: Embodiments include a vehicle comprising a user interface, a first sensor coupled to a child seat for detecting a child seat belt status; a gear selector for selecting a vehicle gear, and a processor communicatively coupled to the first sensor and the gear selector, and configured to cause the user interface to present a first notification if a first alarm condition is detected based on the child seat belt status and a selected gear. Embodiments also include a method of providing child seat monitoring in a vehicle, the method comprising receiving a gear position from a vehicle gear selector, receiving a child seat belt status from a first sensor coupled to a vehicle child seat, and presenting a first notification using a vehicle user interface if the gear position is a non-park position and the child seat belt status is unbuckled.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2017Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Jayagopal Appukutty, Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam, Dana Conner, Clara Bennie
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Publication number: 20180009404Abstract: A vehicle includes: a dashboard with load sensors and airbag(s), a seat, processor(s) configured to: (a) detect load on the dashboard, (b) generate a display based on (a), (c) count time elapsed since (b), (d) activate a vibrating motor of the seat based on (a) and (c), (e) count time elapsed since (d), (f) disable the airbag(s) based on (a) and (e).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2016Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam, Dana Conner, Jeff Hammoud, Sami Jarmak
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Publication number: 20170240111Abstract: Embodiments include a vehicle comprising a user interface, a first sensor coupled to a child seat for detecting a child seat belt status; a gear selector for selecting a vehicle gear, and a processor communicatively coupled to the first sensor and the gear selector, and configured to cause the user interface to present a first notification if a first alarm condition is detected based on the child seat belt status and a selected gear. Embodiments also include a method of providing child seat monitoring in a vehicle, the method comprising receiving a gear position from a vehicle gear selector, receiving a child seat belt status from a first sensor coupled to a vehicle child seat, and presenting a first notification using a vehicle user interface if the gear position is a non-park position and the child seat belt status is unbuckled.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Jayagopal Appukutty, Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam, Dana Conner, Clara Bennie
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Patent number: 9663032Abstract: Embodiments include a vehicle comprising a user interface, a first sensor coupled to a child seat for detecting a child seat belt status; a gear selector for selecting a vehicle gear, and a processor communicatively coupled to the first sensor and the gear selector, and configured to cause the user interface to present a first notification if a first alarm condition is detected based on the child seat belt status and a selected gear. Embodiments also include a method of providing child seat monitoring in a vehicle, the method comprising receiving a gear position from a vehicle gear selector, receiving a child seat belt status from a first sensor coupled to a vehicle child seat, and presenting a first notification using a vehicle user interface if the gear position is a non-park position and the child seat belt status is unbuckled.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Jayagopal Appukutty, Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam, Dana Conner, Clara Bennie
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Publication number: 20170129399Abstract: Embodiments include a vehicle comprising a user interface, a first sensor coupled to a child seat for detecting a child seat belt status; a gear selector for selecting a vehicle gear, and a processor communicatively coupled to the first sensor and the gear selector, and configured to cause the user interface to present a first notification if a first alarm condition is detected based on the child seat belt status and a selected gear. Embodiments also include a method of providing child seat monitoring in a vehicle, the method comprising receiving a gear position from a vehicle gear selector, receiving a child seat belt status from a first sensor coupled to a vehicle child seat, and presenting a first notification using a vehicle user interface if the gear position is a non-park position and the child seat belt status is unbuckled.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Jayagopal Appukutty, Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam, Dana Conner, Clara Bennie
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Publication number: 20170057443Abstract: A pair of vehicle door panels defines a cavity. An air sensor has an air inlet protruding into the cavity and senses an air pressure within the cavity. A shield covers the air inlet, has at least one side wall extending away from the air inlet, and defines a chamber configured to collapse in response to an increase in the air pressure to excite the air sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2015Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Mahmoud Yousef GHANNAM, Jeffery HAMMOUD, Swadad A. CARREMM, Dana CONNER
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Patent number: 9573544Abstract: A pair of vehicle door panels defines a cavity. An air sensor has an air inlet protruding into the cavity and senses an air pressure within the cavity. A shield covers the air inlet, has at least one side wall extending away from the air inlet, and defines a chamber configured to collapse in response to an increase in the air pressure to excite the air sensor.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2015Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam, Jeffery Hammoud, Swadad A. Carremm, Dana Conner
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Patent number: 7792089Abstract: A system and method for remotely controlling an increased number of subsystems having an onboard locomotive control unit (LCU) and two associated operator control units (OCUs) on a single wireless channel. A time slot is assigned to each subsystem for making two-way transmissions to control the locomotive. A signal from an external timing source synchronizes each subsystem to minimize interference between transmissions from different subsystems. Time slots are assigned manually or automatically over a wireless network or by the LCU after monitoring the channel. The LCU automatically selects the direct or repeater transmission path depending upon whether or not it receives polling message responses from its associated OCUs. A GPS receiver in each subsystem receives the synchronization signal and provides geographic positioning data so the LCU can determine when to execute predefined, position-based commands. The secondary OCU may be turned off and rejoined to the subsystem without ceasing operation.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2002Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Cattron-Theimeg, Inc.Inventors: Robert C. Aiken, II, Richard Evans, Carl L. Verholek, William Ducklin, Steve McDonald, Dana Conner, Scott Lordo, Curt Bellotti, Robert Rader
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Patent number: 7535865Abstract: A system and method for remotely controlling an increased number of subsystems having an onboard locomotive control unit (LCU) and two associated operator control units (OCUs) on a single wireless channel. A time slot is assigned to each subsystem for making two-way transmissions to control the locomotive. A signal from an external timing source synchronizes each subsystem to minimize interference between transmissions from different subsystems. Time slots are assigned manually or automatically over a wireless network or by the LCU after monitoring the channel. The LCU automatically selects the direct or repeater transmission path depending upon whether or not it receives polling message responses from its associated OCUs. A GPS receiver in each subsystem receives the synchronization signal and provides geographic positioning data so the LCU can determine when to execute predefined, position-based commands. The secondary OCU may be turned off and rejoined to the subsystem without ceasing operation.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2003Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: Cattron-Theimeg, Inc.Inventors: Robert C. Aiken, II, Richard Evans, Carl L. Verholek, William Ducklin, Steve McDonald, Dana Conner, Scott Lordo, Curt Bellotti, Robert Rader
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Patent number: 7529201Abstract: A system and method for remotely controlling an increased number of subsystems having an onboard locomotive control unit (LCU) and two associated operator control units (OCUs) on a single wireless channel. A time slot is assigned to each subsystem for making two-way transmissions to control the locomotive. A signal from an external timing source synchronizes each subsystem to minimize interference between transmissions from different subsystems. Time slots are assigned manually or automatically over a wireless network or by the LCU after monitoring the channel. The LCU automatically selects the direct or repeater transmission path depending upon whether or not it receives polling message responses from its associated OCUs. A GPS receiver in each subsystem receives the synchronization signal and provides geographic positioning data so the LCU can determine when to execute predefined, position-based commands. The secondary OCU may be turned off and rejoined to the subsystem without ceasing operation.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2003Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Cattron-Theimeg, Inc.Inventors: Robert C. Aiken, II, Richard Evans, Carl L. Verholek, William Ducklin, Steve McDonald, Dana Conner, Scott Lordo, Curt Bellotti, Robert Rader
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Publication number: 20040120305Abstract: A system and method for remotely controlling an increased number of subsystems having an onboard locomotive control unit (LCU) and two associated operator control units (OCUs) on a single wireless channel. A time slot is assigned to each subsystem for making two-way transmissions to control the locomotive. A signal from an external timing source synchronizes each subsystem to minimize interference between transmissions from different subsystems. Time slots are assigned manually or automatically over a wireless network or by the LCU after monitoring the channel. The LCU automatically selects the direct or repeater transmission path depending upon whether or not it receives polling message responses from its associated OCUs. A GPS receiver in each subsystem receives the synchronization signal and provides geographic positioning data so the LCU can determine when to execute predefined, position-based commands. The secondary OCU may be turned off and rejoined to the subsystem without ceasing operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Robert C. Aiken, Richard Evans, Carl L. Verholek, William Ducklin, Steve McDonald, Dana Conner, Scott Lordo, Curt Bellotti, Robert Rader
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Publication number: 20040114631Abstract: A system and method for remotely controlling an increased number of subsystems having an onboard locomotive control unit (LCU) and two associated operator control units (OCUs) on a single wireless channel. A time slot is assigned to each subsystem for making two-way transmissions to control the locomotive. A signal from an external timing source synchronizes each subsystem to minimize interference between transmissions from different subsystems. Time slots are assigned manually or automatically over a wireless network or by the LCU after monitoring the channel. The LCU automatically selects the direct or repeater transmission path depending upon whether or not it receives polling message responses from its associated OCUs. A GPS receiver in each subsystem receives the synchronization signal and provides geographic positioning data so the LCU can determine when to execute predefined, position-based commands. The secondary OCU may be turned off and rejoined to the subsystem without ceasing operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Applicant: Cattron-Theimeg, Inc.Inventors: Robert C. Aiken, Richard Evans, Carl L. Verholek, William Ducklin, Steve McDonald, Dana Conner, Scott Lordo, Curt Bellotti, Robert Rader
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Publication number: 20040100938Abstract: A system and method for remotely controlling an increased number of subsystems having an onboard locomotive control unit (LCU) and two associated operator control units (OCUs) on a single wireless channel. A time slot is assigned to each subsystem for making two-way transmissions to control the locomotive. A signal from an external timing source synchronizes each subsystem to minimize interference between transmissions from different subsystems. Time slots are assigned manually or automatically over a wireless network or by the LCU after monitoring the channel. The LCU automatically selects the direct or repeater transmission path depending upon whether or not it receives polling message responses from its associated OCUs. A GPS receiver in each subsystem receives the synchronization signal and provides geographic positioning data so the LCU can determine when to execute predefined, position-based commands. The secondary OCU may be turned off and rejoined to the subsystem without ceasing operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2002Publication date: May 27, 2004Applicant: Cattron-Theimeg, Inc.Inventors: Robert C. Aiken, Richard Evans, Carl L. Verholek, William Ducklin, Steve McDonald, Dana Conner, Scott Lordo, Curt Bellotti, Robert Rader