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).
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Patent number: 11321072Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 19, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Ali Hassani, Jakob Nikolaus Hoellerbauer
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Patent number: 11237269Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 26, 2018Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Ankit Girish Vora, Siddharth Agarwal, Jakob Nikolaus Hoellerbauer, Peng-Yu Chen
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Patent number: 10852146Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 28, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Siddharth Agarwal, Ankit Girish Vora, Jakob Nikolaus Hoellerbauer, Peng-yu Chen
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Publication number: 20200293304Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Ali Hassani, Jakob Nikolaus Hoellerbauer
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Patent number: 10706140Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 30, 2016Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Ali Hassani, Jakob Nikolaus Hoellerbauer
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Patent number: 10699571Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 4, 2017Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Ankit Girish Vora, Siddharth Agarwal, Jakob Nikolaus Hoellerbauer, Faizan Shaik
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Publication number: 20190331497Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2018Publication date: October 31, 2019Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: ANKIT GIRISH VORA, SIDDHARTH AGARWAL, JAKOB NIKOLAUS HOELLERBAUER, PENG-YU CHEN
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Publication number: 20190265046Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2018Publication date: August 29, 2019Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Siddharth Agarwal, Ankit Girish Vora, Jakob Nikolaus Hoellerbauer, Peng-yu Chen
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Patent number: 10355795Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 12, 2018Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Jayanthi Rao, Cynthia M. Neubecker, Pramita Mitra, Jakob Nikolaus Hoellerbauer
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Publication number: 20190172349Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2017Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Ankit Girish Vora, Siddharth Agarwal, Jakob Nikolaus Hoellerbauer, Faizan Shaik
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Publication number: 20190114414Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2016Publication date: April 18, 2019Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Ali HASSANI, Jakob Nikolaus HOELLERBAUER
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Publication number: 20190110176Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2016Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Jakob Nikolaus HOELLERBAUER, Cynthia M. NEUBECKER, Perry Robinson MACNEILLE, David Allen KOWALSKI, Jayanthi RAO
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Publication number: 20190041531Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2016Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: John William SCHMOTZER, Jakob Nikolaus HOELLERBAUER, Praveen Kumar YALAVARTY
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Publication number: 20180247530Abstract: 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 rangeType: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2015Publication date: August 30, 2018Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Jakob Nikolaus HOELLERBAUER, Brennan HAMILTON, John William SCHMOTZER
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Publication number: 20180175953Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Jayanthi Rao, Cynthia M. Neubecker, Pramita Mitra, Jakob Nikolaus Hoellerbauer
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Patent number: 9893825Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 20, 2016Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Jayanthi Rao, Cynthia M. Neubecker, Pramita Mitra, Jakob Nikolaus Hoellerbauer
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Patent number: 9771071Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 19, 2015Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Ali Hassani, Jakob Nikolaus Hoellerbauer, Arun Dutta, Alexander Groh, Pol Llado, John William Schmotzer
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Publication number: 20170185146Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2015Publication date: June 29, 2017Inventors: Alexander Groh, Arun Dutta, Ali Hassani, Pol Llado, Jakob Nikolaus Hoellerbauer, Seth Avery
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Publication number: 20170144657Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2015Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventors: Ali HASSANI, Jakob Nikolaus HOELLERBAUER, Arun DUTTA, Alexander GROH, Pol LLADO, John William SCHMOTZER