Patents by Inventor Marek SOKALLA

Marek SOKALLA 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).

  • Patent number: 9494944
    Abstract: A method in a vehicle platoon including at least one leader vehicle and at least one additional vehicle, where the leader vehicle is intended to detect ambient conditions. The method includes the steps of: appointing (s410) the leader vehicle which is responsible for communicating information to the at least one additional vehicle; and under certain conditions, appointing (s450) a new leader vehicle which assumes the responsibility. A computer program product has program code (P) for a computer (200; 210) to implement a method according to the invention. The invention also pertains to a device in vehicle platoons and a motor vehicle equipped with such a device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: SCANIA CV AB
    Inventors: Assad Alam, Marek Sokalla
  • Publication number: 20160026187
    Abstract: A method in a vehicle platoon including at least one leader vehicle and at least one additional vehicle, where the leader vehicle is intended to detect ambient conditions. The method includes the steps of: appointing (s410) the leader vehicle which is responsible for communicating information to the at least one additional vehicle; and under certain conditions, appointing (s450) a new leader vehicle which assumes the responsibility. A computer program product has program code (P) for a computer (200; 210) to implement a method according to the invention. The invention also pertains to a device in vehicle platoons and a motor vehicle equipped with such a device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Assad ALAM, Marek SOKALLA
  • Publication number: 20160019782
    Abstract: A method for increasing road safety in vehicle platoons, including presenting (s401) to vehicles not part of the vehicle platoon, based on information known to the vehicle platoon, information intended to increase road safety. Also a computer program product including program code (P) for a computer (200; 210) to implement a method according to the invention. Also a device for increased road safety in vehicle platoons and a motor vehicle equipped with such a device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Assad ALAM, Marek SOKALLA