Patents by Inventor John P. Joyce
John P. Joyce 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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Publication number: 20230106755Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture to extend brake life cycle are disclosed herein. An example vehicle includes a first brake associated with a first wheel of the vehicle, a second brake associated with a second wheel of the vehicle, memory, and a brake controller to execute instructions to detect a first parking event, determine, via a first sensor, a condition of the vehicle, access, from the memory, a record of a second parking event including an activation of the first brake, the second parking event preceding the first parking event, and in response to determining the condition satisfies a threshold, engage the second brake without engaging the first brake.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2021Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Chad Michael Korte, John P. Joyce, Karl-Peter Hesseler, Thomas Svensson, Harold John Felch
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Publication number: 20210105321Abstract: A system includes a computer. The computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to receive locally stored identifiers from each of a plurality of control modules of a vehicle; transmit a current list of the received locally stored identifiers to a remote server; receive a master list of compatible identifiers from the remote server, wherein each compatible identifier corresponds to a respective one of the control modules, and the master list includes file-verification data; prevent the vehicle from operating autonomously upon determining that one of the locally stored identifiers is different from the respective compatible identifier or upon determining that the file-verification data is incorrect; and permit the vehicle to operate autonomously upon determining that each locally stored identifier is the same as the respective compatible identifier and that the file-verification data is correct.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2019Publication date: April 8, 2021Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: John P. Joyce, Scott J. Lauffer
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Patent number: 10919496Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to receive a valet-key request from a valet mobile device. The processor is also configured to request authentication of a key transfer, responsive to the request and transfer, from an owner mobile device to the valet mobile device, vehicle data, describing a vehicle, and key data, usable to access and activate the vehicle, responsive to authentication approval.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Desi Ujkashevic, Mohammed Samer Abbas, John P. Joyce, Darrel Alan Recker, Todd Allen Brown
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Patent number: 10710585Abstract: A trailer backup assist system is provided herein. The system includes a calibration feature for calibrating an imaging device used for hitch angle detection. The system also employs multiple hitch angle detection methods, a number of which may run in parallel to increase the intervals at which a hitch angle can be measured. The system additionally includes a predictive feature in which a hitch angle can be predicted in instances where a trailer sensing device fails. The system is further configured to estimate a trailer length and generate steering commands that are invariant to the estimated trailer length under certain conditions.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2017Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Zheng Hu, Erick Michael Lavoie, Darrel Alan Recker, John P. Joyce, Donald Jacob Mattern, Michael Hafner, Li Xu, Eric Hongtei Tseng, Thomas Edward Pilutti
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Patent number: 10647305Abstract: Systems and methods for cancelling brake torque variation in a motor vehicle are disclosed. Signals indicative of brake torque variation are received at a controller. Based on the signals, a frequency associated with the indicated brake torque variation is determined. At least one of an output time and output volume of pressurized brake fluid is adjusted based on the frequency to cancel the indicated brake torque variation.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2015Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Bradley J. Johnson, Dale Scott Crombez, John P. Joyce, Eric M. Gamberg
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Publication number: 20200086828Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to receive a valet-key request from a valet mobile device. The processor is also configured to request authentication of a key transfer, responsive to the request and transfer, from an owner mobile device to the valet mobile device, vehicle data, describing a vehicle, and key data, usable to access and activate the vehicle, responsive to authentication approval.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Desi UJKASHEVIC, Mohammed Samer ABBAS, John P. JOYCE, Darrel Alan RECKER, Todd Allen BROWN
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Patent number: 10571908Abstract: A first computer including a processor is programmed to receive an indication of a failure mode in a vehicle and wirelessly transmit the indication of the failure mode to a remote server. The computer is further programmed to receive a revised route to a destination based at least in part on the failure mode and operate the vehicle along the revised route.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2016Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: John P. Joyce, Scott J. Lauffer, Samer Abbas
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Patent number: 10549731Abstract: A vehicle parking brake system includes a power bridge. The power bridge is electrically connected to a primary power source and to a secondary power source. The power bridge has a first condition in which the primary power source is active in which the primary source is electrically connected to a parking brake actuator. The power bridge has a second condition in which the primary power source is not active in which the secondary power source is electrically connected to the parking brake.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2016Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Scott J. Lauffer, John P. Joyce, Daniel A. Gabor, Samer Abbas, Steven R. El Aile
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Patent number: 10507796Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to receive a valet-key request from a valet mobile device. The processor is also configured to request authentication of a key transfer, responsive to the request and transfer, from an owner mobile device to the valet mobile device, vehicle data, describing a vehicle, and key data, usable to access and activate the vehicle, responsive to authentication approval.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Desi Ujkashevic, Mohammed Samer Abbas, John P. Joyce, Darrel Alan Recker, Todd Allen Brown
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Patent number: 10486594Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for determining a vehicle wireless camera latency. An example vehicle includes a display and a brake light, and a processor. The processor is configured to receive data transmitted by a wireless camera configured to capturing images of the brake light. The processor is further configured to determine a first point in time at which the wireless camera captures the brake light illuminated. The processor is also configured to determine a second point in time at which the display shows the brake light illuminated. And the processor is still further configured to determine a wireless camera latency based on the first and second points in time.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2017Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Samer Abbas, John P. Joyce
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Publication number: 20190152435Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to receive a valet-key request from a valet mobile device. The processor is also configured to request authentication of a key transfer, responsive to the request and transfer, from an owner mobile device to the valet mobile device, vehicle data, describing a vehicle, and key data, usable to access and activate the vehicle, responsive to authentication approval.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2017Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Desi UJKASHEVIC, Mohammed Samer ABBAS, John P. JOYCE, Darrel Alan RECKER, Todd Allen BROWN
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Patent number: 10286891Abstract: A system includes an autonomous sub-system that includes first and second braking modules. Each of the modules includes a processor and a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the processor for detecting a fault. The system further includes a brake sub-system programmed to actuate a brake mechanism in response to a signal from the second braking module. The autonomous sub-system is further programmed to select one of the braking modules to provide a signal to the brake mechanism depending on whether a fault is detected.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2015Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: John P. Joyce, Scott J. Lauffer
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Publication number: 20190084476Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for determining a vehicle wireless camera latency. An example vehicle includes a display and a brake light, and a processor. The processor is configured to receive data transmitted by a wireless camera configured to capturing images of the brake light. The processor is further configured to determine a first point in time at which the wireless camera captures the brake light illuminated. The processor is also configured to determine a second point in time at which the display shows the brake light illuminated. And the processor is still further configured to determine a wireless camera latency based on the first and second points in time.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2017Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Samer Abbas, John P. Joyce
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Publication number: 20190071088Abstract: A trailer backup assist system is provided herein. The system includes a calibration feature for calibrating an imaging device used for hitch angle detection. The system also employs multiple hitch angle detection methods, a number of which may run in parallel to increase the intervals at which a hitch angle can be measured. The system additionally includes a predictive feature in which a hitch angle can be predicted in instances where a trailer sensing device fails. The system is further configured to estimate a trailer length and generate steering commands that are invariant to the estimated trailer length under certain conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2017Publication date: March 7, 2019Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Zheng Hu, Erick Michael Lavoie, Darrel Alan Recker, John P. Joyce, Donald Jacob Mattern, Michael Hafner, Li Xu, Eric Hongtei Tseng, Thomas Edward Pilutti
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Patent number: 10207697Abstract: A steering wheel position control system for a vehicle comprises a controller for a vehicle. The controller includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor. The controller is programmed to receive values from the sensors. The controller commands a pivot mechanism to bias a steering wheel to a stowed position based on values from the sensors. The controller also deploys an air bag based on values from the sensors, wherein the steering wheel is pivoted out of a space envelope of the deployed airbag.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2015Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Andrew Brown, John P. Joyce, Scott J. Lauffer, Steven R. El Aile, Samer Abbas
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Patent number: 10202144Abstract: A current state of a vehicle is identified. Vehicle path curvature limits are determined. A curvature performance profile to follow is determined based at least in part the vehicle path curvature limits. A direction of the vehicle is controlled based at least in part the curvature performance profile.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2015Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Andrew Brown, Scott J. Lauffer, John P. Joyce, Steven R. El Aile, Tobias John Pallett, Shane Elwart, Wayne Williams
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Patent number: 10179583Abstract: A current value of a state-of-motion from a second controller can be received by a first controller. The first controller determines a subset of a target value of the state-of-motion to be achieved by a subsystem and transmits a command to a third controller in communication with the subsystem to achieve the subset of the target value of the state-of-motion. The third controller commands the subsystem to approach the subset of the target value of the state-of-motion.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2016Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: John P. Joyce, Darrel Alan Recker
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Patent number: 10108197Abstract: A current state of a vehicle can be identified. At least a minimum acceleration capability of the vehicle is determined. A desired acceleration profile to follow is determined based at least in part on the minimum acceleration capability. An acceleration of the vehicle is controlled based at least in part on the desired acceleration profile.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2015Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Scott J. Lauffer, John P. Joyce, Tobias John Pallett, Andrew Brown, Shane Elwart, Wayne Williams
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Patent number: 10088844Abstract: A wearable computing device in a vehicle is identified by a computer in a vehicle. Collected data is received relating to autonomous operation of the vehicle. A message is sent to the wearable computing device based at least in part on the collected data.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2013Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Christopher Attard, Shane Elwart, Jeff Allen Greenberg, Rajit Johri, John P. Joyce, Devinder Singh Kochhar, Thomas Edward Pilutti, Douglas Scott Rhode, Matt Y. Rupp, John Shutko, Roger Arnold Trombley, Hongtei Eric Tseng, Andrew Waldis
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Patent number: 10037031Abstract: Upper and lower limits of one or more parameters are established for each of a plurality of states of operation of a vehicle. One of the plurality of states for operating the vehicle is identified based at least in part on the parameters, data describing a human operator, and data describing an environment around the vehicle. A vehicle subsystem is actuated according to an operation mode corresponding to the current operating state.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2016Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Scott J. Lauffer, John P. Joyce