Patents by Inventor Kristopher Desrochers
Kristopher Desrochers 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: 9947152Abstract: The system described in this invention can be used for monitoring and analyzing real time visual and non-visual information pertaining to the occupant, vehicle, and surroundings prior to, during and post eccentric operating conditions for a given period of time. The system stores vehicle and occupant data from sensors throughout the vehicle and also makes use of existing vehicle sensors that may already be present in the vehicle. The invention also includes a video recording module that makes use of a fish-eye camera to capture video from the inside and the outside of the vehicle. Real-time data analysis is performed to detect and to recognize vehicle occupants, and recognize impending eccentric events. Vehicle, occupant, and video data are stored in circular buffers. When an eccentric event, a collision for example, has been detected, the device continues to record data and video for a fixed period of time.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2011Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc.Inventors: Otman A. Basir, Fakhreddine Karray, Kristopher Desrochers, Jean-Pierre Bhavnani, David Bullock, Inam Rahim
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Publication number: 20110295446Abstract: The system described in this invention can be used for monitoring and analyzing real time visual and non-visual information pertaining to the occupant, vehicle, and surroundings prior to, during and post eccentric operating conditions for a given period of time. The system stores vehicle and occupant data from sensors throughout the vehicle and also makes use of existing vehicle sensors that may already be present in the vehicle. The invention also includes a video recording module that makes use of a fish-eye camera to capture video from the inside and the outside of the vehicle. Real-time data analysis is performed to detect and to recognize vehicle occupants, and recognize impending eccentric events. Vehicle, occupant, and video data are stored in circular buffers. When an eccentric event, a collision for example, has been detected, the device continues to record data and video for a fixed period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: Otman A. Basir, Fakhreddine Karray, Kristopher Desrochers, Jean-Pierre Bhavnani, David Bullock, Inam Rahim
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Patent number: 7983811Abstract: The system described in this invention can be used for monitoring and analyzing real time visual and non-visual information pertaining to the occupant, vehicle, and surroundings prior to, during and post eccentric operating conditions for a given period of time. The system stores vehicle and occupant data from sensors throughout the vehicle and also makes use of existing vehicle sensors that may already be present in the vehicle. The invention also includes a video recording module that makes use of a fish-eye camera to capture video from the inside and the outside of the vehicle. Real-time data analysis is performed to detect and to recognize vehicle occupants, and recognize impending eccentric events. Vehicle, occupant, and video data are stored in circular buffers. When an eccentric event, a collision for example, has been detected, the device continues to record data and video for a fixed period of time.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2009Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc.Inventors: Otman A. Basir, Fakhreddine Karray, Kristopher Desrochers, Jean-Pierre Bhavnani, David Bullock, Inam Rahim
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Publication number: 20100076646Abstract: The system described in this invention can be used for monitoring and analyzing real time visual and non-visual information pertaining to the occupant, vehicle, and surroundings prior to, during and post eccentric operating conditions for a given period of time. The system stores vehicle and occupant data from sensors throughout the vehicle and also makes use of existing vehicle sensors that may already be present in the vehicle. The invention also includes a video recording module that makes use of a fish-eye camera to capture video from the inside and the outside of the vehicle. Real-time data analysis is performed to detect and to recognize vehicle occupants, and recognize impending eccentric events. Vehicle, occupant, and video data are stored in circular buffers. When an eccentric event, a collision for example, has been detected, the device continues to record data and video for a fixed period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventors: Otman A. Basir, Fakhreddine Karray, Kristopher Desrochers, Jean-Pierre Bhavnani, David Bullock, Inam Rahim
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Publication number: 20080243332Abstract: The system described in this invention can be used for monitoring and analyzing real time visual and non-visual information pertaining to the occupant, vehicle, and surroundings prior to, during and post eccentric operating conditions for a given period of time. The system stores vehicle and occupant data from sensors throughout the vehicle and also makes use of existing vehicle sensors that may already be present in the vehicle. The invention also includes a video recording module that makes use of a fish-eye camera to capture video from the inside and the outside of the vehicle. Real-time data analysis is performed to detect and to recognize vehicle occupants, and recognize impending eccentric events. Vehicle, occupant, and video data are stored in circular buffers. When an eccentric event, a collision for example, has been detected, the device continues to record data and video for a fixed period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventors: Otman A. Basir, Fakhreddine Karray, Kristopher Desrochers, Jean-Pierre Bhavnani, David Bullock, Inam Rahim
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Patent number: 7386376Abstract: The system described in this invention can be used for monitoring and analyzing real time visual and non-visual information pertaining to the occupant, vehicle, and surroundings prior to, during and post eccentric operating conditions for a given period of time. The system stores vehicle and occupant data from sensors throughout the vehicle and also makes use of existing vehicle sensors that may already be present in the vehicle. The invention also includes a video recording module that makes use of a fish-eye camera to capture video from the inside and the outside of the vehicle. Real-time data analysis is performed to detect and to recognize vehicle occupants, and recognize impending eccentric events. Vehicle, occupant, and video data are stored in circular buffers. When an eccentric event, a collision for example, has been detected, the device continues to record data and video for a fixed period of time.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2003Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: Intelligent Mechatronic Systems, Inc.Inventors: Otman A. Basir, Fakhreddine Karray, Kristopher Desrochers, Jean-Pierre Bhavnani, David Bullock, Inam Rahim
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Patent number: 7135983Abstract: The purpose of this invention is to sense the presence of a seated occupant in a vehicle such as an automobile, plane, train or bus, or in a room or location where it is desirable to detect if seats are occupied. The occupant presence detection device consists of a single seat-mounted electrode, an oscillator circuit, a bridge circuit, a detection circuit and a circuit for processing the detected signals. The oscillator circuit excites the electrode. If an occupant is present on the seat, additional capacitance from the human body is introduced into the bridge via the electrode. This created differences in the voltage and phase of the waveform in each arm of the bridge circuit which are amplified by a differential amplifier. The signal is then converted to a DC voltage that, when above a predetermined threshold, causes the device to outputs a signal that indicates the presence of an occupant.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2002Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc.Inventors: Vladimir Filippov, Kristopher Desrochers, Valeri Stepanov, Otman Adam Basir, Fakhreddine Karray
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Patent number: 7088113Abstract: This invention describes (i) an occupant classification, (ii) a baby seat detection, and (iii) an integrated occupant sensory system. The main goal of the invention is to provide the vehicle's restraint device(s) with enough information about the vehicle's occupant as to take the most appropriate actions necessary for the safety of the occupant. This invention (or some sub-modules of it) does not have to be restricted to the use in automotive restraint systems as it may be used in several other applications as well.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2003Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc.Inventors: Otman A. Basir, Brian Johnson, Kristopher Desrochers, Fakhreddine Karray
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Publication number: 20040232751Abstract: A vehicle seat subframe assembly includes a subframe to which are attached a plurality of seat height adjuster links and a plurality of weight sensors. The subframe assembly is adapted to be mounted between the vehicle seat and a seat slide assembly. In one embodiment, the seat height adjuster links are connected to the seat slide assembly and the weight sensors contact the vehicle seat. In another embodiment, the seat height adjuster links are connected to the vehicle seat and the weight sensors contact the seat slide assembly. Overload bolts provide gaps that protect the weight sensors from being overloaded in the event of a collision.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2004Publication date: November 25, 2004Inventors: Otman A. Basir, Kristopher Desrochers, Alexander M. Nassonov, Sergey Krivtsov, Dmitri L. Axakov, Makalai Makaranka
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Patent number: 6822573Abstract: This invention describes a non-intrusive system used to determine if the driver of a vehicle is drowsy and at risk of falling asleep at the wheel due to drowsiness. The system consists of two different drowsiness detection systems and a control unit. This redundancy reduces the risk of a false drowsiness assessment. The first subsystem consists of an array of sensors, mounted in the vehicle headliner and seat, which detects head movements that are indicative characteristics of a drowsy driver. The second subsystem consists of heart rate monitoring sensors placed in the steering wheel. The control unit is used to analyze the sensory data and determine the driver's drowsiness state and therefore corresponding risk of falling asleep while driving. Through sensory fusion, intelligent software algorithms, and the data provided by the sensors, the system monitors driver characteristics that may indicate a drowsy driver.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2003Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc.Inventors: Otman Adam Basir, Jean Pierre Bhavnani, Fakhreddine Karray, Kristopher Desrochers
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Publication number: 20040119484Abstract: A capacitance based human touch activation and switching device includes an electrode adjacent a hand contact area. The electrode is part of a capacitor and is connected to a detection device that monitors the capacitance. When a user hand is near the electrode, the capacitance increases. Based upon the change in capacitance, the device activates a switch, such as a vehicle horn, dome light or other vehicle accessory.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Otman A. Basir, Vladimir Filippov, Jean-Pierre Bhavnani, Emil Breza, Kristopher Desrochers, Fakhreddine Karray
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Publication number: 20040075444Abstract: This invention describes (i) an occupant classification, (ii) a baby seat detection, and (iii) an integrated occupant sensory system. The main goal of the invention is to provide the vehicle's restraint device(s) with enough information about the vehicle's occupant as to take the most appropriate actions necessary for the safety of the occupant. This invention (or some sub-modules of it) does not have to be restricted to the use in automotive restraint systems as it may be used in several other applications as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2003Publication date: April 22, 2004Inventors: Otman A. Basir, Brian Johnson, Kristopher Desrochers, Fakhreddine Karray
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Publication number: 20030151516Abstract: This invention describes a non-intrusive system used to determine if the driver of a vehicle is drowsy and at risk of falling asleep at the wheel due to drowsiness. The system consists of two different drowsiness detection systems and a control unit. This redundancy reduces the risk of a false drowsiness assessment. The first subsystem consists of an array of sensors, mounted in the vehicle headliner and seat, which detects head movements that are indicative characteristics of a drowsy driver. The second subsystem consists of heart rate monitoring sensors placed in the steering wheel. The control unit is used to analyze the sensory data and determine the driver's drowsiness state and therefore corresponding risk of falling asleep while driving. Through sensory fusion, intelligent software algorithms, and the data provided by the sensors, the system monitors driver characteristics that may indicate a drowsy driver.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2003Publication date: August 14, 2003Inventors: Otman Adam Basir, Jean Pierre Bhavnani, Fakhreddine Karray, Kristopher Desrochers
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Publication number: 20030154009Abstract: The system described in this invention can be used for monitoring and analyzing real time visual and non-visual information pertaining to the occupant, vehicle, and surroundings prior to, during and post eccentric operating conditions for a given period of time. The system stores vehicle and occupant data from sensors throughout the vehicle and also makes use of existing vehicle sensors that may already be present in the vehicle. The invention also includes a video recording module that makes use of a fish-eye camera to capture video from the inside and the outside of the vehicle. Real-time data analysis is performed to detect and to recognize vehicle occupants, and recognize impending eccentric events. Vehicle, occupant, and video data are stored in circular buffers. When an eccentric event, a collision for example, has been detected, the device continues to record data and video for a fixed period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2003Publication date: August 14, 2003Inventors: Otman A. Basir, Fakhreddine Karray, Kristopher Desrochers, Jean-Pierre Bhavnani, David Bullock, Inam Rahim
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Publication number: 20030122669Abstract: The purpose of this invention is to sense the presence of a seated occupant in a vehicle such as an automobile, plane, train or bus, or in a room or location where it is desirable to detect if seats are occupied. The occupant presence detection device consists of a single seat-mounted electrode, an oscillator circuit, a bridge circuit, a detection circuit and a circuit for processing the detected signals. The oscillator circuit excites the electrode. If an occupant is present on the seat, additional capacitance from the human body is introduced into the bridge via the electrode. This created differences in the voltage and phase of the waveform in each arm of the bridge circuit which are amplified by a differential amplifier. The signal is then converted to a DC voltage that, when above a predetermined threshold, causes the device to outputs a signal that indicates the presence of an occupant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2002Publication date: July 3, 2003Inventors: Vladimir Filippov, Kristopher Desrochers, Valeri Stepanov, Otman Adam Basir, Fakhreddine Karray