Patents by Inventor Daniel Bande Martinez

Daniel Bande Martinez 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).

  • Patent number: 9663047
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for inferring the behavior or state of the driver of a vehicle, use of the method and computer program for carrying out the method The method comprises evaluating a series of descriptive functions of the conditions of interaction of the driver with the vehicle based at least on information from inertial sensors of an autonomous computation device, by comparing such evaluation with reference information associated with a behavior of the driver that is considered normal. The system is suitable for implementing the method of the invention. The use is for detecting behavioral changes of a driver. The computer program is suitable for performing the steps of the method of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: FICO Mirrors, S.A.
    Inventors: Daniel Bande Martínez, Ariadna Bartra Cisa, Mireya Fernández Chimeno, Santiago Marco Colás, Juan Ramos Castro
  • Publication number: 20150029014
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for inferring the behavior or state of the driver of a vehicle, use of the method and computer program for carrying out the method The method comprises evaluating a series of descriptive functions of the conditions of interaction of the driver with the vehicle based at least on information from inertial sensors of an autonomous computation device, by comparing such evaluation with reference information associated with a behavior of the driver that is considered normal. The system is suitable for implementing the method of the invention. The use is for detecting behavioral changes of a driver. The computer program is suitable for performing the steps of the method of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: FICO MIRRORS, S.A.
    Inventors: Daniel Bande Martínez, Ariadna Bartra Cisa, Mireya Fernández Chimeno, Santiago Marco Colás, Juan Ramos Castro
  • Publication number: 20120165622
    Abstract: A method for determining at least one physiological parameter of a driver, pilot or transport of defence vehicle or system operator, comprising: a) injecting or inducing current into said individual; b) measuring in said individual an electrical parameter indicating their impedance, comprising: b1) measuring the electrical parameter with at least two pairs of injector-detector electrodes; b2) determining the impedance signal from the electrical parameter measured; b3) from amongst the impedance signals determined, identifying those with a physiological origin; and b4) selecting the pair of electrodes that produce the best quality impedance signal; and c) obtaining said physiological parameter from the best quality impedance signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: FICO MIRRORS, S.A.
    Inventors: Noelia RODRÍGUEZ IBÁÑEZ, Mireya FERNÁNDEZ CHIMENO, Juan José RAMOS CASTRO, Miguel Angel GARCIA GONZÁLEZ, Eduard MONTSENY MASIP, Daniel BANDE MARTINEZ
  • Patent number: 7929048
    Abstract: An image acquisition module for monitoring the external surroundings of a vehicle is provided. The image acquisition module includes a housing with a protected interior against at least moisture and a window hermetically closed by a transparent element; an electronic circuit accommodated in the housing and associated with connection device with the exterior for supply and for bidirectional signal exchange; an image detector connected to the electronic circuit and facing the window; a support attached to the housing to carry an optical system between the image detector and the window; and positioning and releasable fixation device to enable the centering of the optical system and the releasable fixation of the module to an exterior structure of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Fico Mirrors, SA
    Inventors: Santiago Miguel Sanz, Daniel Bande Martinez
  • Patent number: 7753571
    Abstract: The invention relates to a rearview mirror assembly of an automotive vehicle with a flashing device comprising a first opening for the rearview mirror and a second opening in which an outer module is coupled inwardly defining an elongated passage delimited between two walls, an inner wall and an outer wall or cover. It further comprises a double-sided printed-circuit board transverse to the passage, including two light emitters in a first one of its sides and another light emitter in the other side and dividing the elongated passage into two areas. The emitters of the first side projects light along a first of the two areas, this light directly exiting by an end area with desired horizontal and vertical angles, and the other emitter does so along a second one of the two areas, the light exiting through the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Fico Mirrors, SA
    Inventors: Daniel Bande Martinez, Santiago Miguel Sanz
  • Patent number: 7690823
    Abstract: Comprises in combination: at least one light source; a support plate for the light source, which is at least one; a protective cover that permits the light emitted by the light source to reach the outside; at least one wall which, in combination with the cover, forms a casing to hold the said light source, in which at least the said support plate has a black coloured surface facing the said cover; and in which the position of said light source, which is at least one, in relation to the casing, is such that it emits the light directly to the exterior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: FICO Mirrors, S.A.
    Inventors: Santiago Miguel Sanz, Daniel Bande Martinez, Maria Luisa Novella Requena
  • Publication number: 20080219020
    Abstract: Comprises in combination: at least one light source; a support plate for the light source, which is at least one; a protective cover that permits the light emitted by the light source to reach the outside; at least one wall which, in combination with the cover, forms a casing to hold the said light source, in which at least the said support plate has a black coloured surface facing the said cover; and in which the position of said light source, which is at least one, in relation to the casing, is such that it emits the light directly to the exterior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Santiago Miguel Sanz, Daniel Bande Martinez, Maria Luisa Novella Requena
  • Patent number: 7392118
    Abstract: The system includes a capturing device for capturing information regarding presence from the exterior, representative of an object included within a supervisory area, which operates in combination with a device for detecting trajectories and a device for detecting inclinations of the vehicle, associated and in cooperation with an electronic system. The method includes using the proposed system to, by the generation of a chart that relates the trajectory and/or inclination with a corresponding supervisory area to be covered by the capturing device, vary the supervisory area depending on the trajectory and/or inclination of the vehicle, through the selection and execution of the appropriate actions, by the electronic system, which will depend on the type of capturing device used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Fico Mirrors, SA
    Inventors: Llorenc Servera Serapio, Francesc Daura Luna, Daniel Bande Martinez
  • Publication number: 20080130306
    Abstract: The invention relates to a rearview mirror assembly of an automotive vehicle with a flashing device comprising a first opening for the rearview mirror and a second opening in which an outer module is coupled inwardly defining an elongated passage delimited between two walls, an inner wall and an outer wall or cover. It further comprises a double-sided printed-circuit board transverse to the passage, including two light emitters in a first one of its sides and another light emitter in the other side and dividing the elongated passage into two areas. The emitters of the first side projects light along a first of the two areas, this light directly exiting by an end area with desired horizontal and vertical angles, and the other emitter does so along a second one of the two areas, the light exiting through the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2005
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Daniel Bande Martinez, Santiago Miguel Sanz
  • Patent number: 7378947
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the active monitoring of the safety perimeter of a motor vehicle, which is used to detect moving objects or static obstacles inside said safety perimeter. The inventive device includes a first sensor which covers a first detection zone comprising at least part of a blind angle of the vehicle and which sends input signals to an information-processing device which generates output signals for means used to alert the driver. Moreover, the device also includes at least one second sensor which covers a second detection zone and which forms one unit with the aforementioned first sensor. According to the invention, the first and second sensors co-operate in order to cover a combined detection zone containing the blind angle, which is increased in relation to the zone covered by the first sensor and which forms a section of the safety perimeter. The above-mentioned unit comprising the first and at least one second sensor use the same alarm means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Fico Mirrors, S.A.
    Inventors: Francesc Daura Luna, Daniel Bande Martinez, Andrea Saccagno
  • Publication number: 20060152351
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the active monitoring of the safety perimeter of a motor vehicle, which is used to detect moving objects or static obstacles inside said safety perimeter. The inventive device includes a first sensor which covers a first detection zone comprising at least part of a blind angle of the vehicle and which sends input signals to an information-processing device which generates output signals for means used to alert the driver. Moreover, the device also includes at least one second sensor which covers a second detection zone and which forms one unit with the aforementioned first sensor. According to the invention, the first and second sensors co-operate in order to cover a combined detection zone containing the blind angle, which is increased in relation to the zone covered by the first sensor and which forms a section of the safety perimeter. The above-mentioned unit comprising the first and at least one second sensor use the same alarm means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Inventors: Francesc Daura Luna, Daniel Bande Martinez, Andrea Saccagno
  • Publication number: 20060139482
    Abstract: An image acquisition module for monitoring the external surroundings of a vehicle is provided. The image acquisition module comprising a housing with a protected interior against at least moisture and a window hermetically closed by a transparent element; an electronic circuit accommodated in said housing and associated with connection means with the exterior for supply and for bidirectional signal exchange; an image detector connected to said electronic circuit and facing said window; a support attached to the housing to carry an optical system between said image detector and said window; and positioning and releasable fixation means to enable the focussing of said optical system and the releasable fixation of the module to an exterior structure of a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: Santiago Miguel Sanz, Daniel Bande Martinez
  • Publication number: 20060111819
    Abstract: The system comprises a capturing device for capturing information regarding presence from the exterior, representative of an object included within a supervisory area, which operates in combination with means for detecting trajectories and means for detecting inclinations of said vehicle, associated and in cooperation with an electronic system. The method comprises using the proposed system to, by means of the generation of chart that relates the trajectory and/or inclination with a corresponding supervisory area to be covered by the capturing device, vary said supervisory area depending on the trajectory and/or inclination of the vehicle, through the selection and execution of the appropriate actions, by means of the electronic system, which will depend on the type of capturing device used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventors: Llorenc Servera Serapio, Francesc Daura Luna, Daniel Bande Martinez
  • Patent number: 6911642
    Abstract: An object presence detection device, of the type mounted to a motor vehicle having at least one blind spot, where the detection device is for detecting an object situated in the blind spot, comprises: a receiver for detecting electromagnetic waves, comprising a focussing device, and a light detector converting said received electromagnetic waves into electrical signals; an electronic circuit converting the electrical signals into digitized signals; a logic circuit analyzing the digitized signals to analyze the presence of objects in the blind spot which are moving relative to the vehicle, and emitting variable output signals depending on the result of the analysis; indicator members activated by the output signals, suitable to be perceived by the driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Ficosa North America Corporation
    Inventors: Alvise Sartori, Giampietro Tecchiolli, Bruno Crespi, Jose Maria Tarrago Pujol, Francesc Daura Luna, Daniel Bande Martinez
  • Publication number: 20030141762
    Abstract: An object presence detection device, of the type mounted to a motor vehicle having at least one blind spot, where the detection device is for detecting an object situated in the blind spot, comprises: a receiver for detecting electromagnetic waves, comprising a focussing device, and a light detector converting said received electromagnetic waves into electrical signals; an electronic circuit converting the electrical signals into digitized signals; a logic circuit analyzing the digitized signals to analyze the presence of objects in the blind spot which are moving relative to the vehicle, and emitting variable output signals depending on the result of the analysis; indicator members activated by the output signals, suitable to be perceived by the driver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventors: Alvise Sartori, Giampietro Tecchiolli, Bruno Crespi, Jose Maria Tarrago Pujol, Francesc Daura Luna, Daniel Bande Martinez