Patents by Inventor Jan Hellaker

Jan Hellaker 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).

  • Publication number: 20150210214
    Abstract: A communication system for vehicle compartment of a first vehicle is provided. The communication system is configured to provide an audible message to a driver of the first vehicle. The communication system includes a plurality of speakers spatially distributed apart from each other within the vehicle compartment, and a control unit for controlling the plurality of speakers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jan Hellaker, Johan Jarlengrip
  • Patent number: 7809367
    Abstract: A management, communication and control system including a customer service center 10 with an operator 11. At least one vehicle 20, at least one boat or ship 24, as well as one or more stationary pieces of equipment 25 such as a remote facility or plant that communicates with the service center 10 via a cellular communication network 30 like GSM (European standard) or AMPS (US standard) and/or a satellite communication network 31, either of which is for exchanging information, data and voice communication in both directions. A position of the vehicle(s) 20 is detected by means of a global positioning system (GPS) 40. Emergency assistance vehicles 22 and roadside assistance vehicles 23 can communicate with the service center 10 in a similar manner or in any other way, and are activated by the service center in case of need by one of the remote objects and/or vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Volvo Teknisk Utveckling AB
    Inventor: Jan HellÄker
  • Publication number: 20020197988
    Abstract: A management, communication and control system including a customer service center 10 with an operator 11. At least one vehicle 20, at least one boat or ship 24, as well as one or more stationary pieces of equipment 25 such as a remote facility or plant that communicates with the service center 10 via a cellular communication network 30 like GSM (European standard) or AMPS (US standard) and/or a satellite communication network 31, either of which is for exchanging information, data and voice communication in both directions. A position of the vehicle(s) 20 is detected by means of a global positioning system (GPS) 40. Emergency assistance vehicles 22 and roadside assistance vehicles 23 can communicate with the service center 10 in a similar manner or in any other way, and are activated by the service center in case of need by one of the remote objects and/or vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventor: Jan Hellaker