Patents by Inventor Thomas Chrapkiewicz

Thomas Chrapkiewicz 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: 11741926
    Abstract: A system for dynamically controlling an echo canceler includes a processor programmed to receive audio data from an audio sensor, to determine a present type of noise in the received audio data, based on the present type of noise, to determine a number of taps to be removed from an echo canceler, and to execute the echo canceler with a reduced number of taps based on the number of taps to be removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ranjani Rangarajan, Leah N. Busch, David Graham Smith, Jake Schwartz, Thomas Chrapkiewicz
  • Publication number: 20220406284
    Abstract: A system for dynamically controlling an echo canceler includes a processor programmed to receive audio data from an audio sensor, to determine a present type of noise in the received audio data, based on the present type of noise, to determine a number of taps to be removed from an echo canceler, and to execute the echo canceler with a reduced number of taps based on the number of taps to be removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ranjani Rangarajan, Leah N. Busch, David Graham Smith, Jake Schwartz, Thomas Chrapkiewicz
  • Publication number: 20220324458
    Abstract: Systems and methods for enhancing in-cabin sleeping experience within a vehicle are provided. The method includes determining whether a first occupant, e.g., a passenger, within the vehicle is asleep based on data captured of an interior of the vehicle, e.g., via one or more cameras within the vehicle. The method further includes informing a second occupant, e.g., a driver, within the vehicle that the first occupant is asleep, and adjusting an interior cabin parameter to accommodate the first occupant. The method further may include adjusting the interior cabin parameter to wake up the first occupant when the vehicle is a predetermined time or distance from a target destination. Moreover, the method may include classifying the first occupant such that the inter cabin parameter is adjusted to accommodate the first occupant based on the classification of the first occupant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Cynthia M. Neubecker, Pietro Buttolo, Nikhitha Bekkanti, Karthik Krishnamurthy, Thomas Chrapkiewicz
  • Publication number: 20220233105
    Abstract: A system includes a computer including a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to detect a position of a head of an occupant within a passenger compartment of a vehicle. The instructions include instructions to conduct a hearing test based on the position of the head of the occupant. The instructions include instructions to output sound at least at one of a specified frequency or amplitude, the specified frequency or amplitude selected based on results of the hearing test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Joshua Wheeler, Pietro Buttolo, Cynthia M. Neubecker, Thomas Chrapkiewicz, David Graham Smith
  • Patent number: 9438051
    Abstract: A power outlet/charger for a portable electronic device, the power outlet/charger comprising an electrically insulating housing having a proximal end having an opening and a distal end having a first electrical connector; an electronic converter circuit fixedly housed in the housing for receiving a first voltage from a vehicle electrical power source through the first connector and for converting the first voltage to a second voltage compatible with the USB (Universal Serial Bus) standard; and a USB connector disposed through the proximal end opening and connected to receive the second voltage; the housing being sized to directly replace a standard vehicle electrical cigar lighter socket/power outlet and fit into an opening in a vehicle panel for the standard vehicle electrical cigar lighter socket/power outlet, the first electrical connector being connectable to an electrical wiring harness of the vehicle having a connector that releasably connects with the first connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: CASCO PRODUCTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gary Lee Firman, II, Thomas Chrapkiewicz, Richard P. Cuplin
  • Publication number: 20140328076
    Abstract: A power outlet/charger for a portable electronic device, the power outlet/charger comprising an electrically insulating housing having a proximal end having an opening and a distal end having a first electrical connector; an electronic converter circuit fixedly housed in the housing for receiving a first voltage from a vehicle electrical power source through the first connector and for converting the first voltage to a second voltage compatible with the USB (Universal Serial Bus) standard; and a USB connector disposed through the proximal end opening and connected to receive the second voltage; the housing being sized to directly replace a standard vehicle electrical cigar lighter socket/power outlet and fit into an opening in a vehicle panel for the standard vehicle electrical cigar lighter socket/power outlet, the first electrical connector being connectable to an electrical wiring harness of the vehicle having a connector that releasably connects with the first connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Gary Lee Firman, II, Thomas Chrapkiewicz, Richard P. Cuplin