Patents by Inventor Joseph Engel
Joseph Engel 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: 20240128849Abstract: A system comprises: a high voltage (HV) direct current (DC) to DC converter (HVDC) including: one or more transformers; a bridge driver connected to a primary side of the one or more transformers; and one or more bridge rectifiers connected to a secondary side of the one or more transformers, the one or more bridge rectifiers including one or more bridge rectifier switches; a low voltage (LV) DC to DC converter (LVDC) connected to the HVDC; and a boost converter including: an inductor connected to the one or more bridge rectifier switches; and one or more boost configuration switches operable, in combination with the one or more bridge rectifier switches, to configure the boost converter into each of a bypass configuration and a boost configuration, to regulate a voltage at the LVDC.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: BorgWarner Luxembourg Automotive Systems S.A.Inventors: Venkata Jaya Sai Praneeth AMMANAMANCHI, Joseph ENGEL, Julien SCHMITT
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Publication number: 20230152946Abstract: In one general aspect, a method can include causing display of a webpage within a display area of a browser, and causing display of a search area indicator associated with an area of the webpage. The method can include receiving a selection of the search area indicator. In response to the selection of the search area indicator being received the method can include defining an image corresponding to the area, and triggering a search query based on the image. The method can include receiving a search result in response to the search query, and causing display of the search result in a search result area outside of the display area where the search result area is within the browser.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2022Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Yana Yushkina, Benjamin Goldberger, Peter Boström, Jason Edward Dishlip, Nicholas Sexton, Mark Chang, John Oliver Por, Carlos Marin Capriles, Hyun Ji Bae, Greg Schechter, Allison Stanfield, Timothy Parsons, David Wu, Juan Mojica, Tina Lin Zeng, Callum Lamb, Joseph Engel, Samantha Chen, Thomas Lukaszewicz, Frank Goodman
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Patent number: 11498442Abstract: A method for controlling a battery charger circuit of a vehicle. The method includes injecting a first current pulse between at least one line and a protective earth connection of the battery charger circuit. The method also includes measuring at least one line voltage value of at least one node of the battery charger circuit. The method also includes identifying a noise value by performing one or more operations on the battery charger circuit. The method also includes determining a protective earth connection impedance based on the at least one line voltage value and the noise value.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2019Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventor: Joseph A. Engel
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Patent number: 11358471Abstract: An electrically powered vehicle system includes a DC/DC converter stage with a rectified input terminal which receives a rectified input from an AC power input. The system also includes a vehicle battery which receives power output from the DC/DC converter stage, via a first link between the rectified input terminal and the DC/DC converter stage. A second link is connected to the first link and to a vehicle device.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2018Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Joseph A. Engel, Scott Gerber, Alexandre M Reis
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Patent number: 11353490Abstract: A method for detecting a fault in a battery charger circuit of a vehicle includes determining, based on at least one expected voltage value of an incoming alternating current source, a first threshold. The method also includes measuring at least one line voltage value associated with the incoming alternating current source that provides power to the battery charger circuit. The method also includes determining whether the measured at least one line voltage value is greater than the first threshold. The method also includes in response to a determination that the measured at least one line voltage value is greater than the first threshold, disconnecting the battery charger circuit from and/or preventing the battery charger circuit from connecting to the incoming alternating current source after a first predetermined period.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2019Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventor: Joseph A. Engel
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Patent number: 11101671Abstract: A vehicle electrical system including a battery, the terminals of which supply positive and negative power rails, the battery being connected to one or more vehicle devices to supply power or charging thereto. The devices include capacitors. The system also includes at least one heating device and a switch to allow capacitor discharge to flow through the heating device.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2018Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Joseph A. Engel, Scott Gerber, Alexandre M. Reis
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Publication number: 20210078430Abstract: A method for controlling a battery charger circuit of a vehicle. The method includes injecting a first current pulse between at least one line and a protective earth connection of the battery charger circuit. The method also includes measuring at least one line voltage value of at least one node of the battery charger circuit. The method also includes identifying a noise value by performing one or more operations on the battery charger circuit. The method also includes determining a protective earth connection impedance based on the at least one line voltage value and the noise value.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventor: JOSEPH A. ENGEL
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Publication number: 20210063458Abstract: A method for detecting a fault in a battery charger circuit of a vehicle includes determining, based on at least one expected voltage value of an incoming alternating current source, a first threshold. The method also includes measuring at least one line voltage value associated with the incoming alternating current source that provides power to the battery charger circuit. The method also includes determining whether the measured at least one line voltage value is greater than the first threshold. The method also includes in response to a determination that the measured at least one line voltage value is greater than the first threshold, disconnecting the battery charger circuit from and/or preventing the battery charger circuit from connecting to the incoming alternating current source after a first predetermined period.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2019Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventor: JOSEPH A. ENGEL
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Publication number: 20210066953Abstract: A method for a battery charger circuit of a vehicle includes measuring a first voltage value on a first side of a relay that is connected to an incoming alternating current source. The method also includes measuring a second voltage value on a second side of the relay that is connected to the battery charger circuit. The method also includes determining whether a difference between the first voltage value and the second voltage value is greater than a threshold. The method also includes, in response to a determination that the difference between the first voltage value and the second voltage value is greater than the threshold, charging one or more capacitors on the second side of the relay.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2019Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventor: JOSEPH A. ENGEL
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Patent number: 10873199Abstract: An electrically powered vehicle system including a battery, the terminals of which supply positive and negative power rails, and including a bulk capacitor located in series with a switching device, and being electrically connected between the power rails. A heater having a heating resistance is connected in series with a heater switch, and is electrically connected between the power rails. A link is electrically connected between a point between the bulk capacitor and the switching device to a point between heating resistance and the heater switch.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2018Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: DELPHI AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS LUXEMBOURG S.A.Inventors: Joseph A. Engel, Scott Gerber, Alexandre M. Reis
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Publication number: 20200207209Abstract: An electrically powered vehicle system includes a DC/DC converter stage with a rectified input terminal which receives a rectified input from an AC power input. The system also includes a vehicle battery which receives power output from the DC/DC converter stage, via a first link between the rectified input terminal and the DC/DC converter stage. A second link is connected to the first link and to a vehicle device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2018Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: Joseph A. Engel, Scott Gerber, Alexandre M. Reis
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Publication number: 20200212690Abstract: A vehicle electrical system including a battery, the terminals of which supply positive and negative power rails, the battery being connected to one or more vehicle devices to supply power or charging thereto. The devices include capacitors. The system also includes at least one heating device and a switch to allow capacitor discharge to flow through the heating device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2018Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: Joseph A. Engel, Scott Gerber, Alexandre M. Reis
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Publication number: 20200212698Abstract: An electrically powered vehicle system including a battery, the terminals of which supply positive and negative power rails, and including a bulk capacitor located in series with a switching device, and being electrically connected between the power rails. A heater having a heating resistance is connected in series with a heater switch, and is electrically connected between the power rails. A link is electrically connected between a point between the bulk capacitor and the switching device to a point between heating resistance and the heater switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2018Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: Joseph A. Engel, Scott Gerber, Alexandre M. Reis
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Patent number: 10491806Abstract: Various features for allowing a user to control a camera in an intuitive manner are described. Various features allow a user to control one or more camera settings via a touch screen. In some embodiments a rotating wheel is simulated on the display screen to show user selectable camera setting values with the values being displayed as if on the surface of the wheel with a currently selected value being closest to the user, e.g., in the center, and values above and below the currently selected value being shown using a smaller size as if further away from the user. A current setting for the feature being controlled is displayed near the center of the screen in some embodiments. A currently selected value is sometimes shown larger than other user selectable settings. The camera settings include an ISO setting, a focal length, e.g., zoom setting, and/or an exposure control setting.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2015Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: LIGHT LABS INC.Inventors: Jannie Lai, Joseph Engel, Jared Calinisan, Fan Sai Kuok
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Patent number: 9701213Abstract: A system and method is provided for detecting vehicle proximity in an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). A sensor may be configured to detect a presence of a vehicle within a predetermined distance of the EVSE. A processor may be configured to determine that the vehicle is in proximity of the EVSE in response to the sensor detecting the presence of the vehicle. The processor may be further configured to generate an alert in response to a determination that the vehicle is in proximity of the EVSE.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2016Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: SemaConnect, Inc.Inventors: Mahidhar Reddy, Harsha Kollaramajalu, Gurdarshan Singh Tiwana, Vincent J. Kayser, Joseph Engel, Roman Stanchak
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Publication number: 20170041528Abstract: Various features for allowing a user to control a camera in an intuitive manner are described. Various features allow a user to control one or more camera settings via a touch screen. In some embodiments a rotating wheel is simulated on the display screen to show user selectable camera setting values with the values being displayed as if on the surface of the wheel with a currently selected value being closest to the user, e.g., in the center, and values above and below the currently selected value being shown using a smaller size as if further away from the user. A current setting for the feature being controlled is displayed near the center of the screen in some embodiments. A currently selected value is sometimes shown larger than other user selectable settings. The camera settings include an ISO setting, a focal length, e.g., zoom setting, and/or an exposure control setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2015Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: Jannie Lai, Joseph Engel, Jared Calinisan, Fan Sai Kuok
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Publication number: 20170001530Abstract: A system and method is provided for detecting vehicle proximity in an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). A sensor may be configured to detect a presence of a vehicle within a predetermined distance of the EVSE. A processor may be configured to determine that the vehicle is in proximity of the EVSE in response to the sensor detecting the presence of the vehicle. The processor may be further configured to generate an alert in response to a determination that the vehicle is in proximity of the EVSE.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Applicant: SemaConnect, Inc.Inventors: Mahidhar Reddy, Harsha Kollaramajalu, Gurdarshan Singh Tiwana, Vincent J. Kayser, Joseph Engel, Roman Stanchak
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Patent number: 9440549Abstract: A system and method is provided for detecting vehicle proximity in an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). A sensor may be configured to detect a presence of a vehicle within a predetermined distance of the EVSE. A processor may be configured to determine that the vehicle is in proximity of the EVSE in response to the sensor detecting the presence of the vehicle. The processor may be further configured to generate an alert in response to a determination that the vehicle is in proximity of the EVSE.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2013Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Semmaconnect Inc.Inventors: Mahidhar Reddy, Harsha Kollaramajalu, Gurdarshan Singh Tiwana, Vincent J. Kayser, Joseph Engel, Roman Stanchak
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Patent number: 8947247Abstract: A system and method is provided for preventing cable theft in electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). A sensor may be configured to sense a short between at least two components of a cable in the EVSE. A processor may be configured to determine that the cable is being cut in response to the sensing. The processor may be further configured to generate an alert in response to a determination that the cable is being cut.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Semaconnect, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Engel, Vincent J. Kayser, Gurdarshan Singh Tiwana, Mahidhar Reddy
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Publication number: 20140327556Abstract: A system and method is provided for detecting vehicle proximity in an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). A sensor may be configured to detect a presence of a vehicle within a predetermined distance of the EVSE. A processor may be configured to determine that the vehicle is in proximity of the EVSE in response to the sensor detecting the presence of the vehicle. The processor may be further configured to generate an alert in response to a determination that the vehicle is in proximity of the EVSE.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2013Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: SemaConnect, Inc.Inventors: Mahidhar Reddy, Harsha Kollaramajalu, Gurdarshan Singh Tiwana, Vincent J. Kayser, Joseph Engel, Roman Stanchak