Patents by Inventor Eric Robert Nelson

Eric Robert Nelson 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: 9373046
    Abstract: A detection system for vehicle operation according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, at least one camera operable to generate an image and a display unit operable to communicate information on a display. A controller is coupled to the at least one camera. The controller is configured to command the display unit to communicate the information in response to detecting data within the image corresponding to visible light emitted in at least one predetermined frequency range. A controller and a method of detecting a traffic device are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Robert Nelson
  • Publication number: 20160070965
    Abstract: A detection system for vehicle operation according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, at least one camera operable to generate an image and a display unit operable to communicate information on a display. A controller is coupled to the at least one camera. The controller is configured to command the display unit to communicate the information in response to detecting data within the image corresponding to visible light emitted in at least one predetermined frequency range. A controller and a method of detecting a traffic device are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventor: Eric Robert Nelson
  • Patent number: 6085260
    Abstract: A method and circuit interface for multiplexing an input port and an output port of a microprocessor into a single external interface, wherein the input port and the output port never operate at the same time, is normally active upon a battery cycle, includes a resistor network, a level shifter and a power supply. The resistor network is coupled between the output port and the single external interface for receiving an input signal from the single external interface for receipt by the input port and for receiving an output signal from the output port for receipt by the single external interface. The level shifter is coupled to the input port and the resistor network for translating the input signal from the resistor network into a second input signal recognizable by the input port. The power supply is coupled to the resistor network and the level shifter for providing power to the input port so as to enable the input port to recognize the second input signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventor: Eric Robert Nelson