Patents by Inventor Maher Ghneim
Maher Ghneim 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: 11659261Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to receive optical data from an optical sensor of a vehicle, adjust the optical data using an adjustment model, measure a first value from the optical data over a duration, predict a second value from the optical data over the duration based on the first value, measure the second value from the optical data over the duration, and modify the adjustment model using the predicted second value and the measured second value. The first value and the second value are time-varying and aggregated from the optical data per time step.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: David Michael Herman, Venkatesh Krishnan, Catherine Marie Amodeo, Maher Ghneim
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Publication number: 20230054134Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to receive optical data from an optical sensor of a vehicle, adjust the optical data using an adjustment model, measure a first value from the optical data over a duration, predict a second value from the optical data over the duration based on the first value, measure the second value from the optical data over the duration, and modify the adjustment model using the predicted second value and the measured second value. The first value and the second value are time-varying and aggregated from the optical data per time step.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2021Publication date: February 23, 2023Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: David Michael Herman, Venkatesh Krishnan, Catherine Marie Amodeo, Maher Ghneim
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Patent number: 10625669Abstract: A system includes a computer including a processor and a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the processor to emit a first sound from a vehicle ultrasonic sensor in an ultrasonic frequency range and actuate a frequency modifier to modify a frequency of the emitted sound to emit a second sound in an audible frequency range.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Erik J. Christen, Prasad Venkiteswaran, Maher Ghneim, Adriano Castelvetere
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Patent number: 10496101Abstract: A side mirror assembly of a vehicle is provided herein. The side mirror assembly includes a body portion and a camera mounted to the body portion for capturing images of a rear and a side-vehicle operating environment. The camera includes a horizontal field of view angle defined by a first horizontal extent intersecting a centerline longitudinal axis of the vehicle and a second horizontal extent making an angle with a lateral axis of the vehicle that intersects the camera.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2015Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Maher Ghneim, Yasmin Jawad, Jennifer Danielle Shaw
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Publication number: 20190255994Abstract: A system includes a computer including a processor and a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the processor to emit a first sound from a vehicle ultrasonic sensor in an ultrasonic frequency range and actuate a frequency modifier to modify a frequency of the emitted sound to emit a second sound in an audible frequency range.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2018Publication date: August 22, 2019Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: ERIK J. CHRISTEN, PRASAD VENKITESWARAN, MAHER GHNEIM, ADRIANO CASTELVETERE
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Patent number: 10000154Abstract: A vehicle display displays a camera video having an indicator. The indicator is static on the display while the camera video is frozen on the display thereby notifying a viewer that the camera video is frozen and the indicator is dynamic on the display while the camera video is live on the display.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2014Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Steven Yellin Schondorf, Maher Ghneim
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Patent number: 9896130Abstract: A guidance system for a vehicle reversing a trailer is provided. The system includes a display and a controller configured to generate a steering icon on the display. The steering icon recommends a steering direction and a steering magnitude related to a steering device of the vehicle in order to correct a deviation from an intended backing path.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2015Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Maher Ghneim, Yasmin Jawad, Marcus McKinney
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Patent number: 9836060Abstract: A trailer backup assist system is provided herein. A camera captures images of a trailer connected to a vehicle. A display has a screen for displaying captured images and registering a touch event thereon to assign a target on the imaged trailer. A controller processes the captured images and tracks the target to determine a hitch angle between the vehicle and the trailer while the vehicle is automatically steered during a trailer backup maneuver.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Maher Ghneim, Erick Michael Lavoie
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Publication number: 20170123431Abstract: A trailer backup assist system is provided herein. A camera captures images of a trailer connected to a vehicle. A display has a screen for displaying captured images and registering a touch event thereon to assign a target on the imaged trailer. A controller processes the captured images and tracks the target to determine a hitch angle between the vehicle and the trailer while the vehicle is automatically steered during a trailer backup maneuver.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Maher Ghneim, Erick Michael Lavoie
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Publication number: 20170120828Abstract: A side mirror assembly of a vehicle is provided herein. The side mirror assembly includes a body portion and a camera mounted to the body portion for capturing images of a rear and a side-vehicle operating environment. The camera includes a horizontal field of view angle defined by a first horizontal extent intersecting a centerline longitudinal axis of the vehicle and a second horizontal extent making an angle with a lateral axis of the vehicle that intersects the camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Maher Ghneim, Yasmin Jawad, Jennifer Danielle Shaw
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Publication number: 20170073005Abstract: A guidance system for a vehicle reversing a trailer is provided. The system includes a display and a controller configured to generate a steering icon on the display. The steering icon recommends a steering direction and a steering magnitude related to a steering device of the vehicle in order to correct a deviation from an intended backing path.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2015Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Maher Ghneim, Yasmin Jawad, Marcus McKinney
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Patent number: 9449390Abstract: A position of a mirror in or on a vehicle can be detected by receiving a first image and a second image, and comparing the first image to the second image. The comparison is used for determining whether the vehicle mirror has moved from one of an extended state and a non-extended state.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2015Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Maher Ghneim
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Patent number: 9359009Abstract: A computer in a vehicle is programmed to collect data related to an object; use the data to generate a virtual map of the object with respect to the vehicle; and provide output based on the virtual map that indicates a risk of the parking operation.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2014Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Brad Ignaczak, Maher Ghneim, Andrew John Murray, Tania Vazquez
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Publication number: 20160039341Abstract: A vehicle display displays a camera video having an indicator. The indicator is static on the display while the camera video is frozen on the display thereby notifying a viewer that the camera video is frozen and the indicator is dynamic on the display while the camera video is live on the display.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2014Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Steven Yellin Schondorf, Maher Ghneim
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Publication number: 20150266509Abstract: A computer in a vehicle is programmed to collect data related to an object; use the data to generate a virtual map of the object with respect to the vehicle; and provide output based on the virtual map that indicates a risk of the parking operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2014Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Brad Ignaczak, Maher Ghneim, Andrew John Murray, Tania Vazquez
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Patent number: 8983717Abstract: A camera system and method of assisting a driver of vehicle for off-road mode use is provided. The camera system includes one or more cameras located on the vehicle to generate images of ground near the vehicle. The generated images are displayed to the driver when the vehicle is detected to be operating off-road and are prevented from being displayed when not off-road. A steering wheel direction indicator may also be displayed to the driver.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2010Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Anthony Pupin, Maher Ghneim, Thomas Richard Wroblewski, Hermann J. Salenbauch, Benny Vann, Noah Barlow Mass, Kerry Peter Baldori
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Patent number: 8665116Abstract: A parking assist system overlay that adjusts the color and/or intensity of locus lines at a predetermined steering wheel angle to alert a vehicle operator that static or dynamic locus lines should be followed to ensure the vehicle successfully reaches a target parking space.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2010Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Ford Global TechnologiesInventor: Maher Ghneim
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Publication number: 20120158243Abstract: A camera system and method of assisting a driver of vehicle for off-road mode use is provided. The camera system includes one or more cameras located on the vehicle to generate images of ground near the vehicle. The generated images are displayed to the driver when the vehicle is detected to be operating off-road and are prevented from being displayed when not off-road. A steering wheel direction indicator may also be displayed to the driver.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Anthony Pupin, Maher Ghneim, Thomas Richard Wroblewski, Hermann J. Salenbauch, Benny Vann, Noah Barlow Mass, Kerry Peter Baldori
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Publication number: 20120105251Abstract: A parking assist system overlay that adjusts the color and/or intensity of locus lines at a predetermined steering wheel angle to alert a vehicle operator that static or dynamic locus lines should be followed to ensure the vehicle successfully reaches a target parking spaceType: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventor: Maher Ghneim
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Publication number: 20120016555Abstract: A parking assist method comprising the steps of capturing a rear-facing image, displaying the rear-facing image, superimposing, by way of a camera module, at least one locus line on the displayed rear-facing image, sensing a steering wheel angle change on the vehicle, extracting vehicle wheel base data from memory in the camera module, calculating, in the camera module, at least one replacement locus line in response to the change in the steering wheel angle and vehicle wheel base data, and changing the display by superimposing the at least one replacement locus line on the displayed rear-facing image in place of the at least one locus line.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2010Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventor: Maher Ghneim