Patents by Inventor Susan K. Sonday

Susan K. Sonday 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).

  • Point of interest display system
    Patent number: 7899615
    Abstract: A point-of-interest display system includes an updateable database which interfaces with a microprocessor which receives data from a GPS receiver providing the system with current vehicle location and direction of travel information. A display provides the operator textural and elemental graphic display information, and easily accessible control switches allow the operator to select upcoming highway exits, categories of points of interest, and points of interest and display directions to a selected entry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Nisa M. Arnold-Huyser, Alan S. Hughes, John S. Bambini, Ian Milstead, Susan K. Sonday
  • Point-of interest display system
    Patent number: 7890254
    Abstract: A point-of-interest display system includes an updateable database which interfaces with a microprocessor which receives data from a GPS receiver providing the system with current vehicle location and direction of travel information. A display provides the operator textural and elemental graphic display information, and easily accessible control switches allow the operator to select upcoming highway exits, categories of points of interest, and points of interest and display directions to a selected entry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Nisa M. Arnold-Huyser, Alan S. Hughes, John S. Bambini, Ian Milstead, Susan K. Sonday
  • Point-Of-Interest Display System
    Publication number: 20080097697
    Abstract: A point-of-interest display system includes an updateable database which interfaces with a microprocessor which receives data from a GPS receiver providing the system with current vehicle location and direction of travel information. A display provides the operator textural and elemental graphic display information, and easily accessible control switches allow the operator to select upcoming highway exits, categories of points of interest, and points of interest and display directions to a selected entry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Nisa M. Arnold-Huyser, Alan S. Hughes, John S. Bambini, Ian Milstead, Susan K. Sonday
  • Point-of-interest display system
    Publication number: 20080097698
    Abstract: A point of interest display system (20) includes an updatable database which interfaces with a microprocessor (50) which receives data from a GPS receiver (40) providing the system with current vehicle location and direction of travel information. A display (26) provides the operator graphic display data information and easily accessible control switches (24) allow the operator to select upcoming highway exits, categories of points of interests, and points of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Nisa M. Arnold-Huyser, John S. Bambini, Alan S. Hughes, Ian Milstead, Susan K. Sonday
  • Misfire detection method and apparatus
    Patent number: 5841025
    Abstract: A misfire detection method and apparatus includes measurement of combustion induced torque in an internal combustion engine and provision of time-ordered first, second, and third acceleration data samples dependent on the torque. A misfire is indicated when a magnitude of the second acceleration data sample has a magnitude less than a misfire threshold, and less than a magnitude of both the first and third acceleration data samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: Motorola Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Remboski, Steven L. Plee, Marvin L. Lynch, Michael A. McClish, Susan K. Sonday
  • Adaptive profile correction for rotating position encoders in reciprocating engines
    Patent number: 5559705
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for adaptive profile correction for rotating position encoders in reciprocating engines measures a raw engine speed derived from a rotating position encoder (107) driven by a reciprocating engine. A first corrected engine speed (1103) is provided dependent on the raw engine speed and a predetermined first encoder profile while the engine is operating bounded within a first speed range (905), and a second corrected engine speed (1103) is provided dependent on the raw engine speed and a predetermined second encoder profile while the engine is operating bounded within a second speed range (913).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. McClish, Steven L. Plee, Donald J. Remboski, Jr., Marvin L. Lynch, Susan K. Sonday
  • Acceleration based misfire detection system and method with improved signal fidelity
    Patent number: 5515720
    Abstract: An acceleration based misfire detection system with improved signal fidelity comprises a measurement device (421, 423, 425, 427) for determining an operating condition of the powertrain (401). The operating condition can include engine speed, engine load, as well as other conditions. A misfire detector (417) provides a misfire indication (419) dependent on an improved fidelity acceleration signal (415).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Remboski, Jr., Steven L. Plee, Marvin L. Lynch, Michael A. McClish, Susan K. Sonday