Patents by Inventor Matthew Graney

Matthew Graney 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).

  • Contact sensor assembly for brake systems in autonomous vehicles
    Patent number: 10336302
    Abstract: An autonomous vehicle includes an autonomous driving system configured to produce a first brake control signal, and a contact sensor assembly mechanically coupled to an exterior surface of the autonomous vehicle. The contact sensor assembly is configured to produce a second brake control signal. A brake system is configured to control braking of the autonomous vehicle by prioritizing the second brake control signal over the first brake control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventor: Matthew Graney
  • Systems and methods for implementing user preferences for vehicles
    Patent number: 10246102
    Abstract: Systems and method are provided for implementing user preferences for vehicles. In one embodiment, a method for implementing user preferences for vehicles includes receiving preferences of a user with respect to vehicle settings pertaining to a plurality of vehicles; and implementing, via instructions provided by a processor, the user's preferences for the vehicle settings when a user is set to occupy a vehicle of the plurality of vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventor: Matthew Graney
  • System for retrofitting vehicle automation
    Patent number: 10167015
    Abstract: An autonomous vehicle retrofit system includes: a central computer; and a braking interface to decelerate a wheel of a vehicle via actuation of a brake caliper, the braking interface further including a brake pedal; a first master cylinder assembly, mechanically coupled to the brake pedal such that actuation of the brake pedal causes actuation of the first master cylinder assembly; a second master cylinder assembly, coupled to the central computer such that the central computer controls actuation of the second master cylinder assembly; and an actuator selector, hydraulically coupled to the brake caliper, that selectively actuates the brake caliper in response to actuation of at least one of the first master cylinder assembly and the second master cylinder assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Ian Rust, Rita Ciarvino, Matthew Graney, Yung-Chang Ko, Kyle Vogt, Kevin Chu
  • CONTACT SENSOR ASSEMBLY FOR BRAKE SYSTEMS IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
    Publication number: 20180370503
    Abstract: An autonomous vehicle includes an autonomous driving system configured to produce a first brake control signal, and a contact sensor assembly mechanically coupled to an exterior surface of the autonomous vehicle. The contact sensor assembly is configured to produce a second brake control signal. A brake system is configured to control braking of the autonomous vehicle by prioritizing the second brake control signal over the first brake control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventor: MATTHEW GRANEY
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING USER PREFERENCES FOR VEHICLES
    Publication number: 20180265094
    Abstract: Systems and method are provided for implementing user preferences for vehicles. In one embodiment, a method for implementing user preferences for vehicles includes receiving preferences of a user with respect to vehicle settings pertaining to a plurality of vehicles; and implementing, via instructions provided by a processor, the user's preferences for the vehicle settings when a user is set to occupy a vehicle of the plurality of vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventor: Matthew Graney
  • SYSTEM FOR RETROFITTING VEHICLE AUTOMATION
    Publication number: 20160334790
    Abstract: An autonomous vehicle retrofit system includes: a central computer; and a braking interface to decelerate a wheel of a vehicle via actuation of a brake caliper, the braking interface further including a brake pedal; a first master cylinder assembly, mechanically coupled to the brake pedal such that actuation of the brake pedal causes actuation of the first master cylinder assembly; a second master cylinder assembly, coupled to the central computer such that the central computer controls actuation of the second master cylinder assembly; and an actuator selector, hydraulically coupled to the brake caliper, that selectively actuates the brake caliper in response to actuation of at least one of the first master cylinder assembly and the second master cylinder assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Ian Rust, Rita Caravino, Matthew Graney, Yung-Chang Ko, Kyle Vogt, Kevin Chu