Patents by Inventor Gerald H. Engelman
Gerald H. Engelman 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: 11192543Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for automated parking of autonomous vehicles are provided herein. An example method includes receiving, by an automated driving system of an autonomous vehicle, a pull over request during a trip to a destination; initiating, by the automated driving system, a pull over sequence, the pull over sequence including determining if the autonomous vehicle is within a pre-determined distance from the destination; stopping the autonomous vehicle when the autonomous vehicle is within the pre-determined distance; and when the autonomous vehicle is not within the pre-determined distance, initiating a parking sequence to park the autonomous vehicle at a nearest available parking location.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Tyler Glenn, Shadi Jammoul, Levasseur Tellis, Gerald H. Engelman
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Publication number: 20200198619Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for automated parking of autonomous vehicles are provided herein. An example method includes receiving, by an automated driving system of an autonomous vehicle, a pull over request during a trip to a destination; initiating, by the automated driving system, a pull over sequence, the pull over sequence including determining if the autonomous vehicle is within a pre-determined distance from the destination; stopping the autonomous vehicle when the autonomous vehicle is within the pre-determined distance; and when the autonomous vehicle is not within the pre-determined distance, initiating a parking sequence to park the autonomous vehicle at a nearest available parking location.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: June 25, 2020Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Tyler Glenn, Shadi Jammoul, Levasseur Tellis, Gerald H. Engelman
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Patent number: 10422649Abstract: First and second sets of data are collected in a vehicle from respective data sources. Each of the first and second sets of data are provided for determinations respectively selected from first and second categories of autonomous vehicle operations. A determination is made to take an autonomous action selected from the first category of autonomous vehicle operations. Data is used from each of the first and second data sets relating respectively to the first and second categories of autonomous vehicle operations to determine the autonomous action.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2015Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Gerald H. Engelman, Alex Maurice Miller, Richard Lee Stephenson, Levasseur Tellis, Timothy D. Zwicky
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Patent number: 10232849Abstract: A time to collision is determined between a turning host vehicle and each of a plurality of targets. Based on a lateral distance and a longitudinal distance, a minimum distance is determined between the turning host vehicle and each of the plurality of targets. A threat number is determined for each target selected based on the time to collision and the minimum distance. A vehicle component is actuated based on the threat number.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Nanjun Liu, Kun Deng, Wangdong Luo, Alex Maurice Miller, Gerald H. Engelman
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Patent number: 10114113Abstract: A vehicle system includes a processor having a memory. The processor is programmed to receive a first distance signal output by a radar sensor and calibrate an ultrasound sensor in accordance with the first distance signal output by the radar sensor. A method includes receiving a first distance signal output by a radar sensor, receiving a second distance signal output by an ultrasound sensor, and calibrating the ultrasound sensor in accordance with the first distance signal output by the radar sensor.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2016Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Christos Kyrtsos, Peter Gyumyeong Joh, Gerald H. Engelman
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Patent number: 10086839Abstract: A controller includes a processor and a memory storing processor-executable instructions. The processor is programmed to activate a first autonomy mode to control steering and at least one of propulsion and braking. The processor is further programmed to, while in the first autonomy mode, disregard a command from an occupant to perform an action interfering with an ability of the occupant to one of see a field of travel of a vehicle and provide input to the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Levasseur Tellis, Sarra Awad Yako, Gerald H. Engelman
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Publication number: 20180208186Abstract: A time to collision is determined between a turning host vehicle and each of a plurality of targets. Based on a lateral distance and a longitudinal distance, a minimum distance is determined between the turning host vehicle and each of the plurality of targets. A threat number is determined for each target selected based on the time to collision and the minimum distance. A vehicle component is actuated based on the threat number.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2017Publication date: July 26, 2018Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Nanjun Liu, Kun Deng, Wangdong Luo, Alex Maurice Miller, Gerald H. Engelman
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Publication number: 20180079414Abstract: A controller includes a processor and a memory storing processor-executable instructions. The processor is programmed to activate a first autonomy mode to control steering and at least one of propulsion and braking. The processor is further programmed to, while in the first autonomy mode, disregard a command from an occupant to perform an action interfering with an ability of the occupant to one of see a field of travel of a vehicle and provide input to the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2016Publication date: March 22, 2018Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Levasseur Tellis, Sarra Awad Yako, Gerald H. Engelman
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Patent number: 9802566Abstract: A vehicle has a restraint system with at least two restraint devices. A sensor detects a potential collision object and outputs a signal representing a relative position of the potential collision object to the vehicle. A processing device suppresses deployment of at least one of the restraint devices based at least in part on the signal output by the at least one sensor.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2016Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Gerald H. Engelman, Alex Maurice Miller, Brian Robert Spahn, Richard Lee Stephenson, Levasseur Tellis, Timothy D. Zwicky
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Publication number: 20170254886Abstract: A vehicle system includes a processor having a memory. The processor is programmed to receive a first distance signal output by a radar sensor and calibrate an ultrasound sensor in accordance with the first distance signal output by the radar sensor. A method includes receiving a first distance signal output by a radar sensor, receiving a second distance signal output by an ultrasound sensor, and calibrating the ultrasound sensor in accordance with the first distance signal output by the radar sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2016Publication date: September 7, 2017Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Christos Kyrtsos, Peter Gyumyeong Joh, Gerald H. Engelman
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Patent number: 9666069Abstract: A vehicle includes an autonomous driving sensor configured to detect a road condition and output at least one road condition signal representing the road condition, an autonomous mode controller configured to control the vehicle according to the at least one road condition signal, and a communication module configured to broadcast the road condition signal.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2014Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Gerald H. Engelman, Alex Maurice Miller, Richard Lee Stephenson, Levasseur Tellis, Timothy D. Zwicky
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Publication number: 20160121835Abstract: A vehicle has a restraint system with at least two restraint devices. A sensor detects a potential collision object and outputs a signal representing a relative position of the potential collision object to the vehicle. A processing device suppresses deployment of at least one of the restraint devices based at least in part on the signal output by the at least one sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2016Publication date: May 5, 2016Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Gerald H. Engelman, Alex Maurice Miller, Brian Robert Spahn, Richard Lee Stephenson, Levasseur Tellis, Timothy D. Zwicky
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Patent number: 9266487Abstract: A vehicle has a restraint system with at least two restraint devices. A sensor detects a potential collision object and outputs a signal representing a relative position of the potential collision object to the vehicle. A processing device suppresses deployment of at least one of the restraint devices based at least in part on the signal output by the at least one sensor.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Gerald H. Engelman, Alex Maurice Miller, Brian Robert Spahn, Richard Lee Stephenson, Levasseur Tellis, Timothy D. Zwicky
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Publication number: 20150258954Abstract: A vehicle has a restraint system with at least two restraint devices. A sensor detects a potential collision object and outputs a signal representing a relative position of the potential collision object to the vehicle. A processing device suppresses deployment of at least one of the restraint devices based at least in part on the signal output by the at least one sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Gerald H. Engelman, Alex Maurice Miller, Brian Robert Spahn, Richard Lee Stephenson, Levasseur Tellis, Timothy D. Zwicky
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Publication number: 20150241226Abstract: First and second sets of data are collected in a vehicle from respective data sources. Each of the first and second sets of data are provided for determinations respectively selected from first and second categories of autonomous vehicle operations. A determination is made to take an autonomous action selected from the first category of autonomous vehicle operations. Data is used from each of the first and second data sets relating respectively to the first and second categories of autonomous vehicle operations to determine the autonomous action.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Gerald H. Engelman, Alex Maurice Miller, Richard Lee Stephenson, Levasseur Tellis, Timothy D. Zwicky
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Publication number: 20150235557Abstract: A vehicle includes an autonomous driving sensor configured to detect a road condition and output at least one road condition signal representing the road condition, an autonomous mode controller configured to control the vehicle according to the at least one road condition signal, and a communication module configured to broadcast the road condition signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Gerald H. Engelman, Alex Maurice Miller, Richard Lee Stephenson, Levasseur Tellis, Timothy D. Zwicky
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Patent number: 9079587Abstract: A computer in a first vehicle is programmed to receive a first set of data from at least one sensor in the first vehicle and to receive a second set of data from at least one second vehicle. The second set of data is from at least one sensor in the at least one second vehicle. The computer is further programmed to use both the first set of data and the second set of data to identify at least one feature of a road being traversed by the first vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2014Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Matt Y. Rupp, Gerald H. Engelman, Alex Maurice Miller, Timothy D. Zwicky, Levasseur Tellis, Richard Lee Stephenson
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Publication number: 20150166069Abstract: A vehicle includes at least one autonomous driving sensor configured to monitor at least one condition while the vehicle is operating in an autonomous mode. A processing device is configured to control at least one vehicle subsystem while the vehicle is operating in the autonomous mode. The processing device is configured to control the at least one vehicle subsystem according to a driver preference.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Gerald H. Engelman, ALEX MAURICE MILLER, THOMAS EDWARD PILUTTI, MATT Y. RUPP, RICHARD LEE STEPHENSON, LEVASSEUR TELLIS, ROGER ARNOLD TROMBLEY, ANDREW WALDIS, TIMOTHY D. ZWICKY
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Patent number: 7366602Abstract: A roll stability control system for an automotive vehicle includes an external environment sensing system, such as a camera-based vision system, or a radar, lidar or sonar-based sensing system that generates image, radar, lidar, and/or sonar-based signals. A controller is coupled to the sensing system and generates dynamic vehicle characteristic signals in response to the image, radar, lidar, or sonar-based signals. The controller controls the rollover control system in response to the dynamic vehicle control signal. The dynamic vehicle characteristics may include roll related angles, angular rates, and various vehicle velocities.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2007Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLCInventors: Liwen Xu, Samir M. Beydoun, Gerald H. Engelman, Aaron L. Mills, Jianbo Lu, Keith Glenn Mattson
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Patent number: 7260465Abstract: A control system 20 for an automotive vehicle 22, such as an adaptive cruise control system, is provided including a navigation system 34. The navigation system 34 includes a global positioning system 38. The navigation system 34 detects a ramp and generates a navigation signal including navigation data and map data. A controller 24 is electrically coupled to the navigation system 34. The controller 24 in response to the navigation signal adjusts the speed of the vehicle 22.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2002Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Ford Global Technology, LLCInventors: Andrew Waldis, Gerald H. Engelman, Melvin Douglas Palmer, Thomas Edward Pilutti