Patents by Inventor David M. DiMeo
David M. DiMeo 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: 8918242Abstract: Various embodiments include tools and methods for diagnosing connected services in a vehicle. Communication with a vehicle computing system in a vehicle may be established. A diagnostic connection to a diagnostics server may also be established. Vehicle information and diagnostic data from one or more connected services may be received from the vehicle computing system and transmitted via a diagnostic connection to the diagnostics server. A connected services diagnostic status for the vehicle may be determined based on the vehicle information and the diagnostic data. The connected services diagnostic status may be received from the server and output to a user.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2014Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Henry Thomas Ubik, Patrick Joseph Dwan, David M. DiMeo
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Patent number: 8849552Abstract: An illustrative method of data gathering includes determining that a vehicle traveling characteristic has changed beyond an expected parameter. The method further includes recording the GPS coordinates of the vehicle and ceasing recording the GPS coordinates of the vehicle when the vehicle traveling characteristic resumes the expected parameter. Finally, the method includes determining and storing a traffic control feature associated with at least one set of the GPS coordinates, if the recorded GPS coordinates of the vehicle correspond to previously recorded GPS coordinates.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2010Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mark Schunder, David M. DiMeo, Mark Scalf
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Publication number: 20140180532Abstract: Various embodiments include tools and methods for diagnosing connected services in a vehicle. Communication with a vehicle computing system in a vehicle may be established. A diagnostic connection to a diagnostics server may also be established. Vehicle information and diagnostic data from one or more connected services may be received from the vehicle computing system and transmitted via a diagnostic connection to the diagnostics server. A connected services diagnostic status for the vehicle may be determined based on the vehicle information and the diagnostic data. The connected services diagnostic status may be received from the server and output to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Henry Thomas Ubik, Patrick Joseph Dwan, David M. DiMeo
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Patent number: 8731823Abstract: The illustrative embodiments include update determination programmed logic circuitry operable to determine that a map data tile stored in a vehicle database is in need of updating. The illustrative embodiments further include update qualification programmed logic circuitry operable to qualify the permissibility of an update. Also included in the illustrative embodiments is update provision programmed logic circuitry operable to, contingent on the qualifying, provide an updated version of the map data tile. The update determination, update qualification and update provision programmed logic circuitry are operable to repeat the determining, qualifying and providing for at least all tiles included in a route within a predetermined proximity of a vehicle's current location along the route.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2013Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Mark Schunder, David M. DiMeo, Mark Scalf
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Patent number: 8718632Abstract: A service delivery network provides a variety of services to a caller placing a call to the network through a vehicle communication system. The network includes automatic call routing, and has access to one or more databases with various caller services. These databases include, but are not limited to, traffic, POI databases and routing engines. A system administration manager associated with the network is capable of identifying calls based on a vehicle identification number (VIN) associated with a call, and can store logs of each call, including the identifying VIN.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2010Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: David M. DiMeo, Julius Marchwicki
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Patent number: 8700252Abstract: Various embodiments include tools and methods for diagnosing connected services in a vehicle. Communication with a vehicle computing system in a vehicle may be established. A diagnostic connection to a diagnostics server may also be established. Vehicle information and diagnostic data from one or more connected services may be received from the vehicle computing system and transmitted via a diagnostic connection to the diagnostics server. A connected services diagnostic status for the vehicle may be determined based on the vehicle information and the diagnostic data. The connected services diagnostic status may be received from the server and output to a user.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2010Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Henry Thomas Ubik, Patrick Joseph Dwan, David M. DiMeo
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Publication number: 20130332069Abstract: The illustrative embodiments include update determination programmed logic circuitry operable to determine that a map data tile stored in a vehicle database is in need of updating. The illustrative embodiments further include update qualification programmed logic circuitry operable to qualify the permissibility of an update. Also included in the illustrative embodiments is update provision programmed logic circuitry operable to, contingent on the qualifying, provide an updated version of the map data tile. The update determination, update qualification and update provision programmed logic circuitry are operable to repeat the determining, qualifying and providing for at least all tiles included in a route within a predetermined proximity of a vehicle's current location along the route.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mark Schunder, David M. DiMeo, Mark Scalf
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Patent number: 8521424Abstract: The illustrative embodiments include update determination programmed logic circuitry operable to determine that a map data tile stored in a vehicle database is in need of updating. The illustrative embodiments further include update qualification programmed logic circuitry operable to qualify the permissibility of an update. Also included in the illustrative embodiments is update provision programmed logic circuitry operable to, contingent on the qualifying, provide an updated version of the map data tile. The update determination, update qualification and update provision programmed logic circuitry are operable to repeat the determining, qualifying and providing for at least all tiles included in a route within a predetermined proximity of a vehicle's current location along the route.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2010Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mark Schunder, David M. DiMeo, Mark Scalf
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Publication number: 20120078512Abstract: The illustrative embodiments include update determination programmed logic circuitry operable to determine that a map data tile stored in a vehicle database is in need of updating. The illustrative embodiments further include update qualification programmed logic circuitry operable to qualify the permissibility of an update. Also included in the illustrative embodiments is update provision programmed logic circuitry operable to, contingent on the qualifying, provide an updated version of the map data tile. The update determination, update qualification and update provision programmed logic circuitry are operable to repeat the determining, qualifying and providing for at least all tiles included in a route within a predetermined proximity of a vehicle's current location along the route.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Mark Schunder, David M. DiMeo, Mark Scalf
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Publication number: 20120078493Abstract: An illustrative method of data gathering includes determining that a vehicle traveling characteristic has changed beyond an expected parameter. The method further includes recording the GPS coordinates of the vehicle and ceasing recording the GPS coordinates of the vehicle when the vehicle traveling characteristic resumes the expected parameter. Finally, the method includes determining and storing a traffic control feature associated with at least one set of the GPS coordinates, if the recorded GPS coordinates of the vehicle correspond to previously recorded GPS coordinates.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Mark Schunder, David M. DiMeo, Mark Scalf
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Publication number: 20120052854Abstract: A service delivery network provides a variety of services to a caller placing a call to the network through a vehicle communication system. The network includes automatic call routing, and has access to one or more databases with various caller services. These databases include, but are not limited to, traffic, POI databases and routing engines. A system administration manager associated with the network is capable of identifying calls based on a vehicle identification number (VIN) associated with a call, and can store logs of each call, including the identifying VIN.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: David M. DiMeo, Julius Marchwicki
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Publication number: 20120029762Abstract: Various embodiments include tools and methods for diagnosing connected services in a vehicle. Communication with a vehicle computing system in a vehicle may be established. A diagnostic connection to a diagnostics server may also be established. Vehicle information and diagnostic data from one or more connected services may be received from the vehicle computing system and transmitted via a diagnostic connection to the diagnostics server. A connected services diagnostic status for the vehicle may be determined based on the vehicle information and the diagnostic data. The connected services diagnostic status may be received from the server and output to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2010Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Henry Thomas Ubik, Patrick Joseph Dwan, David M. DiMeo
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Patent number: 8036634Abstract: A vehicle communication system may retrieve “in case of emergency” (ICE) information from a wireless device. The ICE information may include contact information, medical information, etc., and may be transferred to an emergency provider, if the vehicle communication system places an emergency call. The information may also be retrieved at some point before an emergency call is placed and stored in a memory circuit of the vehicle communication system.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2009Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: David M. DiMeo, Joseph J. Berry, Sukhwinder Wadhwa
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Publication number: 20100240337Abstract: A vehicle communication system may retrieve “in case of emergency” (ICE) information from a wireless device. The ICE information may include contact information, medical information, etc., and may be transferred to an emergency provider, if the vehicle communication system places an emergency call. The information may also be retrieved at some point before an emergency call is placed and stored in a memory circuit of the vehicle communication system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2009Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: David M. DiMeo, Joseph J. Berry, Sukhwinder Wadhwa
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Patent number: 7541743Abstract: A vehicle safety system (10) includes a light source (32). A beam-forming assembly (34) is optically coupled to the light source (32). An object detection sensor (16) detects an object and generates an object detection signal. A controller (18) is coupled to the beam-forming assembly (34) and the object detection sensor (16). The controller (18) adjusts illumination output of the vehicle safety system (10) in response to the object detection signal.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2003Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Irving Toivo Salmeen, Ronald Hugh Miller, David M. DiMeo, Gary Steven Strumolo, Mahendra Somasara Dassanayake, Sheran Anthony Alles, David Anthony Wagner
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Patent number: 7161472Abstract: A host vehicle system includes a blind-spot warning system providing an indication to the host vehicle a target vehicle entering a blind-spot. The system includes a vehicle bus receiving various vehicle control signals, magneto-resistive sensors receiving proximity information as a function of magnetic field variations, a smart algorithm controller analyzing bus signals and sensor signals, and various vehicle collision systems such as passive restraints, optical light guides, and audible warnings operating in response to a threat from a target vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2004Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Gary S. Strumolo, Hanaan Elmessiri, David M. DiMeo, Ronald H. Miller, Aric David Shaffer
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Patent number: 7158051Abstract: A host vehicle system includes a lane change system providing an indication to the host vehicle a target vehicle entering a destination lane. The system includes arrays of magneto-resistive sensors on both sides of the vehicle receiving proximity information as a function of magnetic field variations, a vehicle bus receiving various vehicle control signals, a smart algorithm controller analyzing bus signals and sensor signals, and various vehicle collision systems such as passive restraints, optical light guides, and audible warnings operating in response to a threat from a target vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2004Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Gary S. Strumolo, Hanaan Elmessiri, David M. DiMeo, Ronald H. Miller, Aric David Shaffer
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Publication number: 20040246112Abstract: A host vehicle system includes a lane change system providing an indication to the host vehicle a target vehicle entering a destination lane. The system includes arrays of magneto-resistive sensors on both sides of the vehicle receiving proximity information as a function of magnetic field variations, a vehicle bus receiving various vehicle control signals, a smart algorithm controller analyzing bus signals and sensor signals, and various vehicle collision systems such as passive restraints, optical light guides, and audible warnings operating in response to a threat from a target vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Gary S. Strumolo, Hanaan Elmessiri, David M. DiMeo, Ronald H. Miller, Aric David Shaffer
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Publication number: 20040246113Abstract: A host vehicle system includes a blind-spot warning system providing an indication to the host vehicle a target vehicle entering a blind-spot. The system includes a vehicle bus receiving various vehicle control signals, magneto-resistive sensors receiving proximity information as a function of magnetic field variations, a smart algorithm controller analyzing bus signals and sensor signals, and various vehicle collision systems such as passive restraints, optical light guides, and audible warnings operating in response to a threat from a target vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIESInventors: Gary S. Strumolo, Hanaan Elmessiri, David M. DiMeo, Ronald H. Miller, Aric David Shaffer
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Publication number: 20040114381Abstract: A vehicle safety system (10) includes a light source (32). A beam-forming assembly (34) is optically coupled to the light source (32). An object detection sensor (16) detects an object and generates an object detection signal. A controller (18) is coupled to the beam-forming assembly (34) and the object detection sensor (16). The controller (18) adjusts illumination output of the vehicle safety system (10) in response to the object detection signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Irving Toivo Salmeen, Ronald Hugh Miller, David M. DiMeo, Gary Steven Strumolo, Mahendra Somasara Dassanayake, Sheran Anthony Alles, David Anthony Wagner