Patents by Inventor Jakob Nikolaus HOELLERBAUER

Jakob Nikolaus HOELLERBAUER 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: 11321072
    Abstract: A first computer includes a processor programmed to receive from a second computer a request to install a computer update. The request includes identification data. The first computer is further programmed to request, from a third computer, remote from the vehicle and from the second computer, a first authentication for the request to install the computer update. The request includes the identification data. The first computer receives the first authentication from the third computer. The first computer is further programmed to send, to a user device, an instruction to request from a user, a second authentication of the request to install the computer update. The first computer receives the second authentication from the user and installs the computer code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Ali Hassani, Jakob Nikolaus Hoellerbauer
  • Patent number: 11237269
    Abstract: A system includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor to generate, from LIDAR data, a first intensity map of an area around a vehicle, and to estimate a vehicle location based on comparing the first intensity map to a grayscale top view image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ankit Girish Vora, Siddharth Agarwal, Jakob Nikolaus Hoellerbauer, Peng-Yu Chen
  • Patent number: 10852146
    Abstract: A system includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor to select a technique, from a plurality of techniques, to identify a vehicle location by sensor and map data based on features detected in sensor data of an area in which the vehicle is located, to determine a location of the vehicle based on the selected technique; and to navigate the vehicle based at least in part on the identified location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Siddharth Agarwal, Ankit Girish Vora, Jakob Nikolaus Hoellerbauer, Peng-yu Chen
  • Publication number: 20200293304
    Abstract: A first computer includes a processor programmed to receive from a second computer a request to install a computer update. The request includes identification data. The first computer is further programmed to request, from a third computer, remote from the vehicle and from the second computer, a first authentication for the request to install the computer update. The request includes the identification data. The first computer receives the first authentication from the third computer. The first computer is further programmed to send, to a user device, an instruction to request from a user, a second authentication of the request to install the computer update. The first computer receives the second authentication from the user and installs the computer code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ali Hassani, Jakob Nikolaus Hoellerbauer
  • Patent number: 10706140
    Abstract: A first computer includes a processor programmed to receive from a second computer a request to install a computer update. The request includes identification data. The first computer is further programmed to request, from a third computer, remote from the vehicle and from the second computer, a first authentication for the request to install the computer update. The request includes the identification data. The first computer receives the first authentication from the third computer. The first computer is further programmed to send, to a user device, an instruction to request from a user, a second authentication of the request to install the computer update. The first computer receives the second authentication from the user and installs the computer code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Ali Hassani, Jakob Nikolaus Hoellerbauer
  • Patent number: 10699571
    Abstract: A system includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor to determine a plurality of waypoints for mapping an area by analyzing a received aerial image of the area, to select an optimal number of the waypoints for mapping, and to actuate the vehicle to traverse a route determined to cover the selected waypoints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Ankit Girish Vora, Siddharth Agarwal, Jakob Nikolaus Hoellerbauer, Faizan Shaik
  • Publication number: 20190331497
    Abstract: A system includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor to generate, from LIDAR data, a first intensity map of an area around a vehicle, and to estimate a vehicle location based on comparing the first intensity map to a grayscale top view image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: ANKIT GIRISH VORA, SIDDHARTH AGARWAL, JAKOB NIKOLAUS HOELLERBAUER, PENG-YU CHEN
  • Publication number: 20190265046
    Abstract: A system includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor to select a technique, from a plurality of techniques, to identify a vehicle location by sensor and map data based on features detected in sensor data of an area in which the vehicle is located, to determine a location of the vehicle based on the selected technique; and to navigate the vehicle based at least in part on the identified location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Siddharth Agarwal, Ankit Girish Vora, Jakob Nikolaus Hoellerbauer, Peng-yu Chen
  • Patent number: 10355795
    Abstract: Embodiments provide a vehicle comprising a wireless transceiver for transmitting a request for radio presets to a plurality of vehicles within a predetermined proximity of the vehicle; a processor for generating a list of local radio stations based on radio presets information received by the wireless transceiver and a user preference for prioritizing the stations; and an audio system for playing audio received from a selected one of the local radio stations. Embodiments also include a method in a vehicle comprising sending, via a wireless transceiver, a request for radio presets to a plurality of vehicles within a predetermined proximity of the vehicle; generating, using a processor, a list of local radio stations based on radio presets information received by the wireless transceiver and a user preference for prioritizing the stations; and playing, via an audio system, audio received from a selected one of the local radio stations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jayanthi Rao, Cynthia M. Neubecker, Pramita Mitra, Jakob Nikolaus Hoellerbauer
  • Publication number: 20190172349
    Abstract: A system includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor to determine a plurality of waypoints for mapping an area by analyzing a received aerial image of the area, to select an optimal number of the waypoints for mapping, and to actuate the vehicle to traverse a route determined to cover the selected waypoints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ankit Girish Vora, Siddharth Agarwal, Jakob Nikolaus Hoellerbauer, Faizan Shaik
  • Publication number: 20190114414
    Abstract: A first computer includes a processor programmed to receive from a second computer a request to install a computer update. The request includes identification data. The first computer is further programmed to request, from a third computer, remote from the vehicle and from the second computer, a first authentication for the request to install the computer update. The request includes the identification data. The first computer receives the first authentication from the third computer. The first computer is further programmed to send, to a user device, an instruction to request from a user, a second authentication of the request to install the computer update. The first computer receives the second authentication from the user and installs the computer code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ali HASSANI, Jakob Nikolaus HOELLERBAUER
  • Publication number: 20190110176
    Abstract: A vehicle system includes a primary transmitter and a secondary transmitter. The primary transmitter is programmed to transmit messages in accordance with a first communication protocol. The secondary transmitter is programmed to receive the messages transmitted by the primary transmitter in accordance with a second communication protocol. The secondary transmitter rebroadcasts the messages in accordance with the first communication protocol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Jakob Nikolaus HOELLERBAUER, Cynthia M. NEUBECKER, Perry Robinson MACNEILLE, David Allen KOWALSKI, Jayanthi RAO
  • Publication number: 20190041531
    Abstract: A mesh network localization system includes at least one base station located on a building roof to receive a GPS signal from a satellite and to transmit a base station location signal. An infrastructure device is located at a ground level to derive its global position based on the base station location signal. A mobile end-device is in communication with the infrastructure device via DSRC, and the infrastructure device transmits a derived global position to the mobile end-device unable to receive a GPS signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: John William SCHMOTZER, Jakob Nikolaus HOELLERBAUER, Praveen Kumar YALAVARTY
  • Publication number: 20180247530
    Abstract: A vehicle-to-vehicle communication system may include at least one light and at least one controller configured to receive vehicle data indicative of vehicle traffic from a vehicle via vehicle-to-vehicle communication and to control a light state based on the vehicle traffic, wherein the light state changes when the vehicle data indicates vehicle traffic falling outside of a traffic range
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jakob Nikolaus HOELLERBAUER, Brennan HAMILTON, John William SCHMOTZER
  • Publication number: 20180175953
    Abstract: Embodiments provide a vehicle comprising a wireless transceiver for transmitting a request for radio presets to a plurality of vehicles within a predetermined proximity of the vehicle; a processor for generating a list of local radio stations based on radio presets information received by the wireless transceiver and a user preference for prioritizing the stations; and an audio system for playing audio received from a selected one of the local radio stations. Embodiments also include a method in a vehicle comprising sending, via a wireless transceiver, a request for radio presets to a plurality of vehicles within a predetermined proximity of the vehicle; generating, using a processor, a list of local radio stations based on radio presets information received by the wireless transceiver and a user preference for prioritizing the stations; and playing, via an audio system, audio received from a selected one of the local radio stations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Jayanthi Rao, Cynthia M. Neubecker, Pramita Mitra, Jakob Nikolaus Hoellerbauer
  • Patent number: 9893825
    Abstract: Embodiments provide a vehicle comprising a wireless transceiver for transmitting a request for radio presets to a plurality of vehicles within a predetermined proximity of the vehicle; a processor for generating a list of local radio stations based on radio presets information received by the wireless transceiver and a user preference for prioritizing the stations; and an audio system for playing audio received from a selected one of the local radio stations. Embodiments also include a method in a vehicle comprising sending, via a wireless transceiver, a request for radio presets to a plurality of vehicles within a predetermined proximity of the vehicle; generating, using a processor, a list of local radio stations based on radio presets information received by the wireless transceiver and a user preference for prioritizing the stations; and playing, via an audio system, audio received from a selected one of the local radio stations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jayanthi Rao, Cynthia M. Neubecker, Pramita Mitra, Jakob Nikolaus Hoellerbauer
  • Patent number: 9771071
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a steering wheel and a controller. The controller is configured to, in response to receiving location and speed data from other vehicles indicating an expected collision absent a trajectory change, automatically control the steering wheel to direct the vehicle along a collision avoidance path. The collision avoidance path is based on map data identifying a marking type for a traveling lane such that the path crosses the lane when the marking type is broken and does not cross the lane when the marking type is solid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ali Hassani, Jakob Nikolaus Hoellerbauer, Arun Dutta, Alexander Groh, Pol Llado, John William Schmotzer
  • Publication number: 20170185146
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a vehicle notification system. The vehicle notification system includes at least one transparent display device, at least one mirror display device, and an eye tracker, and is configured to determine which display device the vehicle's driver is looking at and display notifications on that display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Alexander Groh, Arun Dutta, Ali Hassani, Pol Llado, Jakob Nikolaus Hoellerbauer, Seth Avery
  • Publication number: 20170144657
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a steering wheel and a controller. The controller is configured to, in response to receiving location and speed data from other vehicles indicating an expected collision absent a trajectory change, automatically control the steering wheel to direct the vehicle along a collision avoidance path. The collision avoidance path is based on map data identifying a marking type for a traveling lane such that the path crosses the lane when the marking type is broken and does not cross the lane when the marking type is solid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Ali HASSANI, Jakob Nikolaus HOELLERBAUER, Arun DUTTA, Alexander GROH, Pol LLADO, John William SCHMOTZER