Patents by Inventor Elliot Hemes
Elliot Hemes 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: 20170137036Abstract: A method and system for blending between torque maps of a source propulsion of a vehicle. The method and system are particularly applicable to automatic selection of an alternative torque map in response to a change of vehicle operating condition, for example, a change of terrain. Blending may substantially avoid a step change in response of the source of propulsion as accelerator position is changed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2017Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Paul Darnell, Elliot Hemes, Stephen Stacey
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Publication number: 20170101951Abstract: A method and system for blending between different torque maps of a vehicle in a smooth and progressive manner. Blending is delayed if the vehicle driver cannot detect that blending is taking place, for example, when the difference between a source map and target map is below a predetermined threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Paul DARNELL, Elliot HEMES, Stephen STACEY
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Patent number: 9586595Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a motor vehicle control system for selecting a driving surface and for controlling a plurality of vehicle subsystems to operate in a plurality of subsystem configuration modes in dependence on the selected driving surface, the system being operable in a manual operating mode in which a user is able to select said driving surface and an automatic operating mode in which the system is operable to select said driving surface automatically; wherein the system is able to be switched between said manual and automatic operating modes by means of a user-operable input device; and wherein when operating in the automatic operating mode and a change from the automatic operating mode to the manual operating mode is made via the user-operable input device, the system is configured to select a default subsystem configuration mode.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2013Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Jaguar Land Rover LimitedInventors: Andrew Fairgrieve, Elliot Hemes, James Kelly, Dan Dennehy, Sam Anker
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Patent number: 9555703Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for blending between torque maps of a source of propulsion of a vehicle. Embodiments of the present invention are particularly applicable to automatic selection of an alternative torque map in response to a change of vehicle operating condition, for example a change of terrain. Blending according to embodiments of the present invention may substantially avoid a step change in response of the source of propulsion as accelerator position is changed.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2013Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Jaguar Land Rover LimitedInventors: Paul Darnell, Elliot Hemes, Stephen Stacey
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Patent number: 9545927Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a motor vehicle control system for selecting and/or determining a driving surface and for controlling a plurality of vehicle subsystems to operate in a plurality of subsystem control modes in dependence on the selected/determined driving surface, the system being operable in a manual control mode selection condition in which a user is able to select said driving surface and an automatic control mode selection condition in which the system is configured to select said driving surface automatically, wherein the vehicle control system is provided with a memory arranged to memorize a last selected control mode that was selected prior to vehicle de-activation or key-off when operating in the automatic control mode selection condition, and upon the next subsequent vehicle activation or key-on, the system is configured to continue operating in the memorized control mode and to automatically obtain new data in respect of a driving surface over which the vehicle is moving bType: GrantFiled: September 6, 2013Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: Jaguar Land Rover LimitedInventors: Andrew Fairgrieve, Elliot Hemes, Dan Dennehy, James Kelly, Sam Anker
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Patent number: 9528449Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for blending between different torque maps of a vehicle in a smooth and progressive manner. Blending is delayed if the vehicle driver cannot detect that blending is taking place, for example when the difference between a source map and target map is below a predetermined threshold.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2013Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Jaguar Land Rover LimitedInventors: Paul Darnell, Elliot Hemes, Stephen Stacey
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Publication number: 20160339927Abstract: A driver advice system for a vehicle having at least one vehicle subsystem comprises a selector for receiving at least one driving condition indicator for the vehicle and for selecting, from a plurality of settings, a preferred setting for the at least one vehicle subsystem in response to the at least one driving condition indicator. The driver advice system includes an indication device for providing to the driver an indication of the preferred setting for one or more of the vehicle subsystems.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: James KELLY, Andrew FAIRGRIEVE, Dan DENNEHY, Elliot HEMES
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Publication number: 20160333810Abstract: A method and system for blending between different torque maps of a vehicle so that step changes of torque output are avoided as accelerator pedal position is changed. Different blending rates are provided so as to reduce the blending time if driver demand is in the direction of torque change.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Paul DARNELL, Elliot HEMES, Stephen STACEY
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Patent number: 9457812Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a control system for a motor vehicle, the system being operable in a manual operating mode selection condition in which a user may select a required system operating mode by means of user-operable mode selection input means, and an automatic mode selection condition in which the system is configured to select automatically an appropriate system operating mode, wherein when operating in the manual condition and a change from the manual condition to the automatic condition is made the system is configured to select a prescribed automatic mode selection condition vehicle ride-height independently of the selected operating mode.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2013Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Jaguar Land Rover LimitedInventors: Andrew Fairgrieve, Dan Dennehy, Elliot Hemes, James Kelly, Sam Anker
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Patent number: 9440659Abstract: A driver advice system for a vehicle having at least one vehicle subsystem comprises a selector for receiving at least one driving condition indicator for the vehicle and for selecting, from a plurality of settings, a preferred setting for the at least one vehicle subsystem in response to the at least one driving condition indicator. The driver advice system includes an indication device for providing to the driver an indication of the preferred setting for one or more of the vehicle subsystems.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2012Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Jaguar Land Rover LimitedInventors: James Kelly, Andrew Fairgrieve, Dan Dennehy, Elliot Hemes
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Patent number: 9399396Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for blending between different torque maps of a vehicle so that step changes of torque output are avoided as accelerator pedal position is changed. The invention provides different blending rates so as to reduce the blending time if driver demand is in the direction of torque change.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2013Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: Jaguar Land Rover LimitedInventors: Paul Darnell, Elliot Hemes, Stephen Stacey
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Publication number: 20150298697Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a control system for a motor vehicle, the system being operable in an automatic mode selection condition in which the system is configured to select automatically an appropriate system operating mode and to assume operation in said system operating mode, wherein when operating in the automatic mode selection condition the system is configured to prevent selection of a prescribed one or more operating modes if it is determined that the vehicle is towing a load.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2013Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: James Kelly, Andrew Fairgrieve, Elliot Hemes, Dan Dennehy, Sam Anker
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Patent number: 9150215Abstract: A hybrid electric vehicle comprises an engine and an electric propulsion motor, and the vehicle is operable in an HEV mode in which the engine may be switched on automatically during a drive-cycle by a controller and an electric vehicle (EV)-only mode. The vehicle is operable in a plurality of attribute modes in which operating parameters of the vehicle are changed by the controller responsive to the identity of the selected attribute mode, wherein, when in the HEV mode and a first attribute mode is selected, selection of the EV-only mode by the driver results in assumption of the EV-only mode and continued operation in the first attribute mode, and, when in the HEV mode and a second attribute mode is selected, selection of the EV-only mode results in assumption of the EV-only mode and automatic de-selection of the second attribute mode.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2012Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Jaguar Land Rover LimitedInventors: Adrian Berry, Timothy Holton, Elliot Hemes
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Publication number: 20150246590Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a control system for a motor vehicle, the system being operable in a manual operating mode selection condition in which a user may select a required system operating mode by means of user-operable mode selection input means, and an automatic mode selection condition in which the system is configured to select automatically an appropriate system operating mode, wherein when operating in the manual condition and a change from the manual condition to the automatic condition is made the system is configured to select a prescribed automatic mode selection condition vehicle ride-height independently of the selected operating mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2013Publication date: September 3, 2015Applicant: Jaquar Land Rover LimitedInventors: Andrew Fairgrieve, Dan Dennehy, Elliot Hemes, James Kelly, Sam Anker
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Publication number: 20150224989Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a control system for a motor vehicle, the system being operable in an automatic mode selection condition in which the system is configured to select automatically an appropriate system operating mode whereby the system assumes operation in said system operating mode, the system being further configured to allow activation of an automatic progress control function in which a speed of the vehicle over terrain is controlled automatically by the system, wherein when the automatic progress control function is active the system is configured automatically to suspend changes in the selected system operating mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2013Publication date: August 13, 2015Applicant: Jaguar Land Rover LimitedInventors: Andrew Fairgrieve, Elliot Hemes, Dan Dennehy, James Kelly, Sam Anker
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Publication number: 20150217778Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a motor vehicle control system for selecting and/or determining a driving surface and for controlling a plurality of vehicle subsystems to operate in a plurality of subsystem control modes in dependence on the selected/determined driving surface, the system being operable in a manual control mode selection condition in which a user is able to select said driving surface and an automatic control mode selection condition in which the system is configured to select said driving surface automatically, wherein the vehicle control system is provided with a memory arranged to memorise a last selected control mode that was selected prior to vehicle de-activation or key-off when operating in the automatic control mode selection condition, and upon the next subsequent vehicle activation or key-on, the system is configured to continue operating in the memorised control mode and to automatically obtain new data in respect of a driving surface over which the vehicle is moving bType: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2013Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: Andrew Fairgrieve, Elliot Hemes, Dan Dennehy, James Kelly, Sam Anker
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Publication number: 20150210290Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a control system for a motor vehicle, the system being operable in an automatic mode selection condition in which the system is configured to select automatically an appropriate system operating mode from a plurality of operating modes whereby the system assumes operation in said system operating mode, the system being further operable to activate an automatic progress control function in which a speed of the vehicle over terrain is controlled automatically by the system, wherein when the system is in the automatic mode selection condition the system is configured to allow the automatic progress control function to be activated only when the system is operating in one of a subset of one or more system operating modes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2013Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Elliot Hemes, James Kelly, Sam Anker, Dan Dennehy, Andrew Fairgrieve
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Publication number: 20150203124Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a motor vehicle control system for selecting a driving surface and for controlling a plurality of vehicle subsystems to operate in a plurality of subsystem configuration modes in dependence on the selected driving surface, the system being operable in a manual operating mode in which a user is able to select said driving surface and an automatic operating mode in which the system is operable to select said driving surface automatically; wherein the system is able to be switched between said manual and automatic operating modes by means of a user-operable input device; and wherein when operating in the automatic operating mode and a change from the automatic operating mode to the manual operating mode is made via the user-operable device, the system is configured to select a default subsystem configuration mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2013Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: Andrew Fairgrieve, Elliot Hemes, James Kelly, Dan Dennehy, Sam Anker
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Publication number: 20150203123Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a vehicle control system for at least one vehicle subsystem of a vehicle; the vehicle control system comprising: a subsystem controller for initiating control of the or each-of the vehicle subsystems in a selected one of a plurality of subsystem control modes, each of which corresponds to one or more different driving conditions for the vehicle, automatic control means configured to select automatically the most appropriate one of the subsystem control modes, the system being operable in a manual mode in which a user may select a required subsystem control mode or an automatic response mode in which the automatic control means selects the most appropriate control mode, wherein when the system is operating in the manual mode and not when the system is operating in the automatic response mode, the subsystem controller is configured automatically to impose a first set of one or more prescribed constraints on an amount of torque applied to one or more wheels of a vehicType: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2013Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: Paul Darnell, Elliot Hemes
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Publication number: 20150057883Abstract: A driver advice system for a vehicle having at least one vehicle subsystem (12a-12e) comprises selection means (20) for receiving at least one driving condition indicator for the vehicle and for selecting, from a plurality of settings, a preferred setting for the at least one vehicle subsystem in response to the at least one driving condition indicator. The driver advice system includes an indication means for providing to the driver an indication of the preferred setting for one or more of the vehicle subsystems (12a-12e).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITEDInventors: James Kelly, Andrew Fairgrieve, Dan Dennehy, Elliot Hemes