Patents by Inventor Ilya V. Kolmanovsky
Ilya V. Kolmanovsky 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: 10814881Abstract: Some implementations of the disclosure are directed to reducing or removing time lag in vehicle velocity prediction by training a model for vehicle velocity prediction using labeled features that provide indication of a feature associated with a vehicle acceleration or deacceleration event. In one implementation, a method includes: receiving multiple time series datasets, each of the time series datasets including sensor data, GPS data, and vehicle state data collected over time; extracting features from each of the time series datasets that are indicative of a future velocity of a vehicle; labeling the extracted features of each of the time series datasets to indicate vehicle acceleration or deacceleration events; and after labeling the extracted features of each of the time series datasets, using at least a subset of the extracted and labeled time series datasets to train a machine learning model that predicts vehicle velocity some time into the future.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2018Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignees: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC., THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANInventors: Kuan X. Liu, Mike X. Huang, Ilya V. Kolmanovsky
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Publication number: 20200114926Abstract: Some implementations of the disclosure are directed to reducing or removing time lag in vehicle velocity prediction by training a model for vehicle velocity prediction using labeled features that provide indication of a feature associated with a vehicle acceleration or deacceleration event. In one implementation, a method includes: receiving multiple time series datasets, each of the time series datasets including sensor data, GPS data, and vehicle state data collected over time; extracting features from each of the time series datasets that are indicative of a future velocity of a vehicle; labeling the extracted features of each of the time series datasets to indicate vehicle acceleration or deacceleration events; and after labeling the extracted features of each of the time series datasets, using at least a subset of the extracted and labeled time series datasets to train a machine learning model that predicts vehicle velocity some time into the future.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: KUAN X. LIU, Mike X. HUANG, ILYA V. KOLMANOVSKY
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Patent number: 9581080Abstract: A rate based model predictive controller for air path control for a diesel engine regulates turbine lift and EGR valve flow rate to specified set points by coordinated control of intake manifold air pressure and EGR valve flow rate. The controller utilizes a rate-based reduced order linear model for model predictive control.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., The Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: Mike Huang, Ilya V Kolmanovsky
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Patent number: 9562484Abstract: A rate based model predictive controller and method for air path control for a diesel engine regulates intake manifold pressure (MAP) and EGR valve flow rate to specified set points by coordinated control of a variable geometry turbine (VGT) and EGR valve position. A decay and a flexible Lyapunov function is enforced on the rate based model predictive controller for a single step prediction and control arisen.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., The Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: Mike Huang, Ilya V. Kolmanovsky
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Patent number: 7930087Abstract: A method of operating an engine for a vehicle having at least a first cylinder, the method comprising of operating the first cylinder to provide at least one of compression braking and expansion braking by holding one of an intake valve and an exhaust valve of the first cylinder closed while opening, closing, and opening the other of the intake valve and the exhaust valve during a cycle of the first cylinder and during a first vacuum level of an intake manifold upstream of the first cylinder; and operating the first cylinder to provide at least one of compression braking and expansion braking by operating both the intake valve and the exhaust valve of the first cylinder during a cycle of the first cylinder to allow at least some air to flow through the first cylinder during a second vacuum level of the intake manifold.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2006Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Alex Gibson, Nate Trask, Dennis Reed, Ilya V. Kolmanovsky
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Patent number: 7785230Abstract: A vehicle drive system for adjusting vehicle fuel economy is described. In one example, the vehicle drive system includes an operator interface for adjusting vehicle operation so as to increase or decrease fuel consumption according to a driver preference.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2007Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Alex O'Connor Gibson, Ilya V. Kolmanovsky
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Patent number: 7730870Abstract: A method for controlling an internal combustion engine having a plurality of cylinders using electronic valve actuation, including operating a first portion of the cylinders in a homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) mode, operating a second portion of the cylinders in a non-HCCI mode, and adjusting the valve timing of the second portion of cylinders to dynamically load level the engine in response to a transient torque demand. A system for controlling a multiple cylinder internal combustion engine, including a first group of cylinders to operate in an HCCI mode, a second group of cylinders to operate in a non-HCCI mode, and an engine controller operably coupled to the first and second groups of cylinders, said controller to adjust the valve timing of the second group of cylinders to dynamically load level the engine in response to a transient torque demand.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2006Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: John O. Michelini, Ilya V. Kolmanovsky, Alex Gibson
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Patent number: 7565899Abstract: A method of control fueling of a cylinder in an internal combustion engine, the cylinder having at least two intake valves, the method comprising of operating in a first mode with one active intake valve and one inactive intake valve during a cycle of the cylinder operating in a second mode with two active intake valves during a cycle of the cylinder and adjusting a fuel injection from an injector configured to deliver fuel through at least the two intake valves, where the fuel injection adjustment is responsive to a transition in modes and based on whether the transition is from the first mode to the second mode, or from the second mode to the first mode.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2007Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Ilya V. Kolmanovsky, Gang Song, John Ottavio Michelini
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Patent number: 7532972Abstract: A system for operating an internal combustion engine with electromechanical valves, the system comprising of a cylinder with at least an electromechanical intake valve and at least an mechanically actuated exhaust valve that can be controlled to adjust valve opening and closing events relative to a crankshaft location; and a controller to adjust said electromechanical valve timing and said mechanically actuated valve timing.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2008Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Ilya V. Kolmanovsky, John O. Michelini
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Patent number: 7530343Abstract: A system and method for controlling operation of cylinder with at least an intake and exhaust valve and a piston are described. In one aspect, the method comprises maintaining at least one of the intake and exhaust valves in a closed position during a period. Further, closing the other of the intake and exhaust valves with the piston at a first position from, and then opening the other of the intake and exhaust valves at a second position of the piston closer to bottom center than said first position, during said period.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2005Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Thomas Megli, Alex Gibson, John O. Michelini, Nate Trask, Ilya V. Kolmanovsky, Davor Hrovat
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Publication number: 20080308069Abstract: A method of control fueling of a cylinder in an internal combustion engine, the cylinder having at least two intake valves, the method comprising of operating in a first mode with one active intake valve and one inactive intake valve during a cycle of the cylinder operating in a second mode with two active intake valves during a cycle of the cylinder and adjusting a fuel injection from an injector configured to deliver fuel through at least the two intake valves, where the fuel injection adjustment is responsive to a transition in modes and based on whether the transition is from the first mode to the second mode, or from the second mode to the first mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2007Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Ilya V. Kolmanovsky, Gang Song, John Ottavio Michelini
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Patent number: 7462129Abstract: In one example, a method for controlling powertrain operation in a vehicle is provided, the powertrain having an engine and an automatic transmission, the engine having at least an electrically actuated cylinder valve. The method includes changing gears from a first discreet gear ratio to a second discreet gear ratio of the transmission; and increasing engine torque during a torque phase of said gear change by changing operation of the electrically actuated cylinder valve, and decreasing engine torque during an inertia phase of said gear change.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2005Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Davor Hrovat, Alex Gibson, Ilya V. Kolmanovsky, James McCallum, Marvin Paul Kraska
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Publication number: 20080287253Abstract: A vehicle drive system comprising of a variable displacement engine including a plurality of cylinders, where at least one of the plurality of cylinders selectively deactivates to decrease engine displacement; a torque converter operatively coupled to the variable displacement engine configured to operate with variable slip; a driver interface for receiving a preference setting from a driver; a control system for receiving the driver preference setting, and adjusting torque converter slip based on the driver preference setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Alex O'Connor Gibson, Ilya V. Kolmanovsky
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Patent number: 7426915Abstract: A method for controlling an engine to reduce vehicle shuffle mode vibration during mode transition. The engine includes multiple cylinders, each with at least one electrically actuated valve, and the engine operates in a first mode having a first number of firing cylinders and a second mode having a second number of firing cylinders. The method comprises transitioning the engine from operating in the first mode to the second mode; adjusting at least a valve timing or lift of one of a last cylinder to be fired in said first mode and a first cylinder to be fired in said second mode to temporarily adjust a cylinder torque and thereby reduce vehicle shuffle mode vibration.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2005Date of Patent: September 23, 2008Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Alex Gibson, John O. Michelini, James McCallum, Ilya V. Kolmanovsky, Gang Song
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Patent number: 7389762Abstract: A system for communicating information between a first controller and a second controller is presented. The system is designed to improve and increase the robustness data transferred between two controllers.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2007Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Alex O'Connor Gibson, Ilya V. Kolmanovsky
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Publication number: 20080147302Abstract: A system for operating an internal combustion engine with electromechanical valves, the system comprising of a cylinder with at least an electromechanical intake valve and at least an mechanically actuated exhaust valve that can be controlled to adjust valve opening and closing events relative to a crankshaft location; and a controller to adjust said electromechanical valve timing and said mechanically actuated valve timing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2008Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Ilya V. Kolmanovsky, John O. Michelini
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Publication number: 20080135021Abstract: A method for controlling an internal combustion engine having a plurality of cylinders using electronic valve actuation, including operating a first portion of the cylinders in a homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) mode, operating a second portion of the cylinders in a non-HCCI mode, and adjusting the valve timing of the second portion of cylinders to dynamically load level the engine in response to a transient torque demand. A system for controlling a multiple cylinder internal combustion engine, including a first group of cylinders to operate in an HCCI mode, a second group of cylinders to operate in a non-HCCI mode, and an engine controller operably coupled to the first and second groups of cylinders, said controller to adjust the valve timing of the second group of cylinders to dynamically load level the engine in response to a transient torque demand.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: John O. Michelini, Ilya V. Kolmanovsky, Alex Gibson
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Publication number: 20080041336Abstract: A method of operating an engine for a vehicle having at least a first cylinder, the method comprising of operating the first cylinder to provide at least one of compression braking and expansion braking by holding one of an intake valve and an exhaust valve of the first cylinder closed while opening, closing, and opening the other of the intake valve and the exhaust valve during a cycle of the first cylinder and during a first vacuum level of an intake manifold upstream of the first cylinder; and operating the first cylinder to provide at least one of compression braking and expansion braking by operating both the intake valve and the exhaust valve of the first cylinder during a cycle of the first cylinder to allow at least some air to flow through the first cylinder during a second vacuum level of the intake manifold.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2006Publication date: February 21, 2008Inventors: Alex Gibson, Nate Trask, Dennis Reed, Ilya V. Kolmanovsky
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Patent number: 7321821Abstract: A method to determine and control engine torque in an internal combustion engine. The method may significantly reduce torque strategy calculations and the calibration complexity.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2006Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLCInventors: Ilya V. Kolmanovsky, John O. Michelini
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Patent number: 7216640Abstract: A method for calculating transient fuel wall wetting characteristics of an operating engine is described. The method accounts for cylinder valve deactivation of cylinders in the engine in calculating the dynamic fueling compensation. In one example, fuel vaporization effects from fuel puddles in deactivated cylinders are considered when calculating the fueling compensation for active cylinders.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2006Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Gang Song, Ilya V. Kolmanovsky, John Ottavio Michelini, Donald J. Lewis