Patents by Inventor David Zeiger
David Zeiger 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: 9914407Abstract: The rear side of a head unit bezel is shaped and arranged to receive and retain an electronic device such as a radio, cell phone, GPS receiver, roadway toll payment transponder, stolen vehicle transponder, WI-FI or Bluetooth transceiver or an antenna. Electrical connectors provided to the rear side mate with connectors on the front side of a head unit. When the bezel and head unit are connected, the electronic device in the bezel is mechanically and electrically connected to the head unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2014Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventors: David Zeiger, Thomas Brey
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Publication number: 20160167674Abstract: Driving skills of a driver are objectively monitored in real time using a telematics system, a navigation system, and a processor, which is configured to receive data from the telematics system that defines a predetermined vehicle operation the vehicle driver is to perform. The driver's completion of the vehicle operation is monitored and displayed on a display screen. The driver's deviation from a standard or reference model can also be displayed or uploaded to a driver training service provider.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: David Zeiger, Wai-Tak Ho
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Publication number: 20160148230Abstract: A fuel dispenser includes a delivery device for delivering fuel to a vehicle. A controller has a memory circuit storing a plurality of survey questions. The controller also has a processing circuit. A display is operated by the processing circuit and is constructed and arranged to display certain of the survey questions to a user of the fuel dispenser. An input, associated with the display, is constructed and arranged to permit the user to reply with answers to the survey questions displayed, with the memory circuit storing the user's answers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: David Zeiger, Brett DeFreese
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Publication number: 20160129849Abstract: The rear side of a head unit bezel is shaped and arranged to receive and retain an electronic device such as a radio, cell phone, GPS receiver, roadway toll payment transponder, stolen vehicle transponder, WI-FI or Bluetooth transceiver or an antenna. Electrical connectors provided to the rear side mate with connectors on the front side of a head unit. When the bezel and head unit are connected, the electronic device in the bezel is mechanically and electrically connected to the head unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: David Zeiger, Thomas Brey
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Patent number: 9102285Abstract: Systems methods for housing electronics in an automobile, the system comprising including a set of electronic components and a connector configured to be attached to the set of electronic components, the connector being configured to connect to an automotive fuse box.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2011Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventors: David Zeiger, Larry Hudson
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Patent number: 8890674Abstract: A driver assistance detection system and method for determining levels of functionality of an interactive device in a vehicle are provided. The driver assistance detection system comprises a vision-based detection device, a processing device, and an interactive device. The vision-based detection device is configured to visually detect objects, recognize whether the object is an object of interest, and then obtain data regarding a status of the object. The processing device is configured to receive data from the vision-based detection device, run a set of instructions and switch the interactive device between a first mode and a second mode. The interactive device is configured to have at least two modes, wherein the second mode has reduced functionality relative to the first mode.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2011Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventors: David Zeiger, Young Son
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Patent number: 8847842Abstract: An electrically-conductive housing is configured to support a patch antenna and to enclose or cover electronic components mounted onto a circuit board to which the housing is attached. The housing is formed to have a grounded passageway for a feed line for the patch antenna. The passageway thus acts as a RF shield. An optional ferrule can be placed into the shield to align the feed line. An optional feed line contact can be placed into the ferrule to allow for the housing construct to behave as an RF connector.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventors: David Zeiger, Young Son
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Publication number: 20130120210Abstract: An electrically-conductive housing is configured to support a patch antenna and to enclose or cover electronic components mounted onto a circuit board to which the housing is attached. The housing is formed to have a grounded passageway for a feed line for the patch antenna. The passageway thus acts as a RF shield. An optional ferrule can be placed into the shield to align the feed line. An optional feed line contact can be placed into the ferrule to allow for the housing construct to behave as an RF connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2011Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: David Zeiger, Young Son
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Publication number: 20130039027Abstract: Systems methods for housing electronics in an automobile, the system comprising including a set of electronic components and a connector configured to be attached to the set of electronic components, the connector being configured to connect to an automotive fuse box.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: David Zeiger, Larry Hudson
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Publication number: 20120313770Abstract: A driver assistance detection system and method for determining levels of functionality of an interactive device in a vehicle are provided. The driver assistance detection system comprises a vision-based detection device, a processing device, and an interactive device. The vision-based detection device is configured to visually detect objects, recognize whether the object is an object of interest, and then obtain data regarding a status of the object. The processing device is configured to receive data from the vision-based detection device, run a set of instructions and switch the interactive device between a first mode and a second mode. The interactive device is configured to have at least two modes, wherein the second mode has reduced functionality relative to the first mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2011Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: David Zeiger, Young Son
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Patent number: 8126516Abstract: An apparatus (100) that charges a portable electronic device having a rotatable housing is disclosed. The apparatus can include a first portable electronic device housing (110) and first selective call receiver circuitry (121) contained within the first portable electronic device housing. The apparatus can also include a second portable electronic device housing (115) rotatably coupled to the first portable electronic device housing, where the second portable electronic device housing can be rotatable (118) about an axis of the first portable electronic device housing. The apparatus can also include second selective call receiver circuitry (122) contained within the second portable electronic device housing, where the second selective call receiver circuitry can be coupled to the first selective call receiver circuitry. The apparatus can also include a battery (190).Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2008Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Motorola Mobility, Inc.Inventors: Ronald A. Johnston, Martin Pais, Mangaraju Vuppala, David Zeiger
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Publication number: 20100124948Abstract: An apparatus (100) that charges a portable electronic device having a rotatable housing is disclosed. The apparatus can include a first portable electronic device housing (110) and first selective call receiver circuitry (121) contained within the first portable electronic device housing. The apparatus can also include a second portable electronic device housing (115) rotatably coupled to the first portable electronic device housing, where the second portable electronic device housing can be rotatable (118) about an axis of the first portable electronic device housing. The apparatus can also include second selective call receiver circuitry (122) contained within the second portable electronic device housing, where the second selective call receiver circuitry can be coupled to the first selective call receiver circuitry. The apparatus can also include a battery (190).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2008Publication date: May 20, 2010Applicant: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Ronald A. JOHNSTON, Martin Pais, Mangaraju Vuppala, David Zeiger
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Publication number: 20050057513Abstract: A keypad module for a portable communication device including a housing and plurality of keys that each actuate electronic switches. The keypad includes a keypad inlay having a left side and a right side, means for securing the keypad inlay to the front side of the housing, means for releasing the keypad inlay from the housing. The means for releasing the keypad inlay enables the keypad inlay to be removed from the housing by simultaneously depressing at least two of the plurality of keys.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2003Publication date: March 17, 2005Applicant: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Brian Honkala, Ted Krakowiak, David Zeiger