Patents by Inventor Sam Harris
Sam Harris 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: 12118793Abstract: The disclosure generally pertains to systems and methods for providing a vehicle-and-drone-based security service. In an example method, a first area of interest and a second area of interest associated with a structure may be determined. The first area of interest may then be determined to be monitored at the vehicle. The second area of interest may also be determined to be monitored at a drone associated with the vehicle. A route may be identified for the drone to travel along, where the route is configured for the drone to monitor the second area of interest. The drone may then be launched via the vehicle to travel along the route to monitor the second area of interest.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2022Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Brendan Diamond, John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Tarik Safir, Sam Harris
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Patent number: 12106609Abstract: A system receives vehicle state data reported over a connection established with a vehicle and determines a loss of connection with the vehicle. Responsive to the loss of connection, the system performs an analysis of a plurality of predefined causes of incidental connection loss, based on vehicle state data previously reported compared to predefined values indicative of causing a lost connection. Responsive to the analysis indicating no predefined cause of incidental connection loss being present, the system triggers a vehicle alarm state protocol.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2022Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Tarik Safir, Sam Harris, James Nicholas Murray, Hasan Akoglu, Gabriel Mitchell, Aaron Abentheuer
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Publication number: 20240183975Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to select a scanning rate for a first sensor of a vehicle based on at least one of data related to a current time or data related to a location of the vehicle; instruct the first sensor to run at the selected scanning rate; in response to receiving data from the first sensor indicating a newly present object, turn on a second sensor; and then record data from the second sensor. The second sensor has a higher power draw than the first sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2024Publication date: June 6, 2024Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Donald Paul Bilger, Tarik Safir, Sam Harris
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Patent number: 11972669Abstract: A monitoring system for a vehicle includes a plurality of surveillance sensors in connection with the vehicle and configured to capture sensor data proximate to the vehicle. A position sensor is configured to detect a location of the vehicle. A controller determines a surveillance mode for the vehicle based on the sensor data and a plurality of security factors associated with the location of the vehicle. The controller activates the surveillance mode in response to the security factors and monitors the sensor data. The controller further filters a plurality of security events from a plurality of benign events and selectively outputs alerts in response to the security events and the benign events.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Douglas Rogan, Shruthi Venkat, Nikhil Nagraj Rao, Sam Harris, Tarik Safir
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Patent number: 11951937Abstract: Upon identifying an authorized user approaching a vehicle, vehicle locks are controlled to permit the authorized user to access an authorized area based on a user authorization. Permitted vehicle features within the authorized area for the authorized user are identified based on the user authorization. Upon receiving a user input selecting one permitted vehicle feature, the selected permitted vehicle feature is actuated based on determining that a state of charge of a battery is above a charge threshold. Upon determining that the state of charge of the battery decreases below the charge threshold, actuation of the selected permitted vehicle feature is stopped. Then an engine is controlled to charge the battery based on the user authorization.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Zeljko Deljevic, John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Sam Harris, Tarik Safir, Donald Paul Bilger
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Patent number: 11953586Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to select a scanning rate for a first sensor of a vehicle based on at least one of data related to a current time or data related to a location of the vehicle; instruct the first sensor to run at the selected scanning rate; in response to receiving data from the first sensor indicating a newly present object, turn on a second sensor; and then record data from the second sensor. The second sensor has a higher power draw than the first sensor.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Donald Paul Bilger, Tarik Safir, Sam Harris
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Publication number: 20240102039Abstract: Methods and materials for modulating low light and/or shade tolerance, and red light specific responses in plants are disclosed. For example, nucleic acids encoding low light and/or SD+EODFR-tolerance polypeptides are disclosed as well as methods for using such nucleic acids to transform plant cells. Also disclosed are plants having increased low light and/or SD+EODFR tolerance. In addition, methods and materials involved in increasing UV-B tolerance in plants and methods and materials involved in modulating biomass levels in plants are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Shing Kwok, Kenneth Bounds, Ryan Miller, Sam Harris, James Burns, Roger I. Pennell, Vijay Sharma, Michael F. Portereiko, Han-Suk Kim, Gerard Magpantay
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Patent number: 11926836Abstract: Methods and materials for modulating low light and/or shade tolerance, and red light specific responses in plants are disclosed. For example, nucleic acids encoding low light and/or SD+EODFR-tolerance polypeptides are disclosed as well as methods for using such nucleic acids to transform plant cells. Also disclosed are plants having increased low light and/or SD+EODFR tolerance. In addition, methods and materials involved in increasing UV-B tolerance in plants and methods and materials involved in modulating biomass levels in plants are provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Ceres, Inc.Inventors: Shing Kwok, Kenneth Bounds, Ryan Miller, Sam Harris, James Burns, Roger I. Pennell, Vijay Sharma, Michael F. Portereiko, Han-Suk Kim, Gerard Magpantay
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Patent number: 11919479Abstract: The systems and methods disclosed herein are configured to provide security to a vehicle. A system includes a point measurement device inside a space of a vehicle. The system identifies a threat if points that differ from a calibrated set of points are localized in an area of the space.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Tarik Safir, Sam Harris, Jamie Mahmutyazicioglu, Jonathan Hannaford, Endre Hanak
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Patent number: 11912235Abstract: While a vehicle is in a minimal power state, a first sensor is activated based on a location of the vehicle within a monitored area. The vehicle is transitioned to an on state based on detecting an object via data from the first sensor. Then the vehicle is operated to block an exit from the monitored area based on identifying the object as an unauthorized object.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Sam Harris, Tarik Safir, Donald Paul Bilger, Thomas Joseph Hermann, Todd Ansbacher
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Patent number: 11916420Abstract: A charge level of a sensor battery providing power to a sensor in a vehicle is determined. A charge depletion of the sensor battery is determined based on the charge level. A recharge rate to recharge the sensor battery is determined based on a time elapsed on a previously traveled path, a current charge level, and the charge depletion. Upon activation of the vehicle, one or both of a propulsion or a vehicle battery is actuated to recharge the sensor battery at the recharge rate.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Donald Paul Bilger, Tarik Safir, John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Zeljko Deljevic, Sam Harris
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Publication number: 20240062647Abstract: A vehicle includes determines that a vehicle alarm system has been engaged and determines a local context applicable to the vehicle alarm system. The vehicle obtains an alarm system configuration mapping applicable in light of the local context. The vehicle changes sensitivity of one or more sensors associated with the alarm system based on the configuration mapping.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: James Nicholas Murray, Tarik Safir, Sam Harris, Hasan Akoglu, Julian Aaron Abentheuer, Gabriel Mitchell
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Patent number: 11842623Abstract: A vehicle includes determines that a vehicle alarm system has been engaged and determines a local context applicable to the vehicle alarm system. The vehicle obtains an alarm system configuration mapping applicable in light of the local context. The vehicle changes sensitivity of one or more sensors associated with the alarm system based on the configuration mapping.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: James Nicholas Murray, Tarik Safir, Sam Harris, Hasan Akoglu, Julian Aaron Abentheuer, Gabriel Mitchell
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Publication number: 20230396643Abstract: A system and a method for reporting penetration test results. The system identifying a vulnerability of a networked system by testing a target of the networked system. Assigning a risk level to the vulnerability. Activating, based on the risk level of the vulnerability, screen recording of a display device of a computing device of a tester. Receiving video data associated with the screen recording of the display device. Generating a client application associated with the testing of the target of the networked system, the client application including a live media feed. Generating using the vulnerability and the video data, a post on the live media feed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Paul Petefish, Sam Harris, Tran Le, Ethan Vernon
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Publication number: 20230377451Abstract: A vehicle includes determines that a vehicle alarm system has been engaged and determines a local context applicable to the vehicle alarm system. The vehicle obtains an alarm system configuration mapping applicable in light of the local context. The vehicle changes sensitivity of one or more sensors associated with the alarm system based on the configuration mapping.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2022Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: James Nicholas Murray, Tarik Safir, Sam Harris, Hasan Akoglu, Julian Aaron Abentheuer, Gabriel Mitchell
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Publication number: 20230343101Abstract: The disclosure generally pertains to systems and methods for providing a vehicle-and-drone-based security service. In an example method, a first area of interest and a second area of interest associated with a structure may be determined. The first area of interest may then be determined to be monitored at the vehicle. The second area of interest may also be determined to be monitored at a drone associated with the vehicle. A route may be identified for the drone to travel along, where the route is configured for the drone to monitor the second area of interest. The drone may then be launched via the vehicle to travel along the route to monitor the second area of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2022Publication date: October 26, 2023Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Brendan Diamond, John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Tarik Safir, Sam Harris
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Patent number: 11724643Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to detect an object in data received from a rear-facing radar on a vehicle and activate an alarm in response to the object moving through a predesignated region behind the vehicle at a speed below a threshold speed or for a duration above a threshold time.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Donald Paul Bilger, Paul Kenneth Dellock, David Brian Glickman, Sam Harris, Tarik Safir
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Publication number: 20230252826Abstract: A system receives vehicle state data reported over a connection established with a vehicle and determines a loss of connection with the vehicle. Responsive to the loss of connection, the system performs an analysis of a plurality of predefined causes of incidental connection loss, based on vehicle state data previously reported compared to predefined values indicative of causing a lost connection. Responsive to the analysis indicating no predefined cause of incidental connection loss being present, the system triggers a vehicle alarm state protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2022Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Tarik Safir, Sam Harris, James Nicholas Murray, Hasan Akoglu, Gabriel Mitchell, Aaron Abentheuer
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Publication number: 20230222898Abstract: Upon identifying a plurality of target regions for a monitored region, priority levels for the respective target regions are determined based on a user input. Vehicle sensors that are available to monitor the respective target regions are determined based on the priority levels for the respective target regions and parameters for the respective vehicle sensors. Based on the available vehicle sensors and the priority levels for the respective target regions, a pose is determined for a vehicle that optimizes monitoring of the target regions. The vehicle is operated to the pose.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2022Publication date: July 13, 2023Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Brendan Francis Diamond, Tarik Safir, Sam Harris
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Patent number: 11614513Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to receive radar data from a radar sensor of a vehicle; demarcate a zone of coverage of the radar sensor, the zone of coverage having an area based on a number of objects indicated by the radar data; and after demarcating the zone of coverage, in response to detecting a newly present object in the zone of coverage, adjust a scanning rate of the radar sensor based on a distance of the newly present object from the radar sensor.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2021Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Donald Paul Bilger, Tarik Safir, Sam Harris