Patents by Inventor Zachary David Nelson
Zachary David Nelson 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: 11625672Abstract: A method for parcel delivery service that permits secure and timely delivery of items to unattended vehicles. The method includes receiving an order to deliver an item to a vehicle. A current location of the vehicle may be determined using vehicle identification information. After the vehicle has been located, the item may be authenticated at the vehicle, and access to the interior of the vehicle may be automatically provided to enable the vehicle to securely receive the item. A corresponding system is also disclosed and claimed herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2016Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Daniel Boccuccia, Zachary David Nelson, Jennifer L. Brace, Lindsay Chan, Shant Tokatyan
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Patent number: 11345423Abstract: An activity tracker includes a device that includes a sensor component, a radio, a housing, and a removable portion. The sensor component is configured to obtain bicycle route information based on one or more sensors. The radio is configured to wirelessly communicate the bicycle route information to a remote computing device. The housing includes at least a portion of the sensor component and the radio. The removable portion includes a battery. The removable portion and the housing, when coupled, create a watertight seal to protect electronic components of the device.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Zachary David Nelson, Sudipto Aich, Chih-Wei Tang
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Patent number: 11338876Abstract: An activity tracker includes a device that includes a sensor component, a radio, and a mounting member. The sensor component is configured to obtain bicycle route information based on information from one or more sensors. The sensor component detects pedal proximity and calculates a pedal rotation speed based on data provided by an integrated pedal cadence sensor. The radio is configured to wirelessly communicate the bicycle route information to a remote computing device. The mounting members are for mounting the device to a bicycle frame.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Zachary David Nelson, Darioush Xirakis Aghaiyazdi, Sudipto Aich, Chih-Wei Tang
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Patent number: 11267440Abstract: Example user identification systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a method determines a first step pulse associated with a user carrying a key fob and detects a user device proximate the key fob. The method further identifies a second step pulse measured by the user device and determines whether the first and second step pulses match. If the step pulses match, the user carrying the key fob is identified as the owner of the user device.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2016Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Zachary David Nelson, Shane Elwart, Bibhrajit Halder, Jonathan Thomas Mullen, Scott Vincent Myers, Tory Smith, Walter Joseph Talamonti
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Publication number: 20210221462Abstract: An activity tracker includes a device that includes a sensor component, a radio, a housing, and a removable portion. The sensor component is configured to obtain bicycle route information based on one or more sensors. The radio is configured to wirelessly communicate the bicycle route information to a remote computing device. The housing includes at least a portion of the sensor component and the radio. The removable portion includes a battery. The removable portion and the housing, when coupled, create a watertight seal to protect electronic components of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2016Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Zachary David NELSON, Sudipto AICH, Chih-Wei TANG
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Publication number: 20210221461Abstract: An activity tracker includes a device that includes a sensor component, a radio, and a mounting member. The sensor component is configured to obtain bicycle route information based on information from one or more sensors. The sensor component detects pedal proximity and calculates a pedal rotation speed based on data provided by an integrated pedal cadence sensor. The radio is configured to wirelessly communicate the bicycle route information to a remote computing device. The mounting members are for mounting the device to a bicycle frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2016Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Zachary David NELSON, Darioush Xirakis AGHAIYAZDI, Sudipto AICH, Chih-Wei TANG
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Publication number: 20210197763Abstract: Example user identification systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a method determines a first step pulse associated with a user carrying a key fob and detects a user device proximate the key fob. The method further identifies a second step pulse measured by the user device and determines whether the first and second step pulses match. If the step pulses match, the user carrying the key fob is identified as the owner of the user device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2016Publication date: July 1, 2021Inventors: Zachary David NELSON, Shane ELWART, Bibhrajit HALDER, Jonathan Thomas MULLEN, Scott Vincent MYERS, Tory SMITH, Walter Joseph TALAMONTI
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Publication number: 20210097486Abstract: A method for parcel delivery service that permits secure and timely delivery of items to unattended vehicles. The method includes receiving an order to deliver an item to a vehicle. A current location of the vehicle may be determined using vehicle identification information. After the vehicle has been located, the item may be authenticated at the vehicle, and access to the interior of the vehicle may be automatically provided to enable the vehicle to securely receive the item. A corresponding system is also disclosed and claimed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2016Publication date: April 1, 2021Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Daniel Boccuccia, Zachary David Nelson, Jennifer L. Brace, Lindsay Chan, Shant Tokatyan
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Patent number: 10933806Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for indicating a status of a vehicle or a seat in a vehicle are disclosed herein. A system includes a plurality of seats in a vehicle, a light-diffusing fiber optic light source attached to at least one of the seats, a receiver configured to receive a status of at least one of the seats, and a controller. The controller may be configured to determine an illumination scheme based on the status of at least one of the seats and illuminate the light-diffusing fiber optic light source according to the illumination scheme.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2017Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Zachary David Nelson, Hyung Min Baek, Daniel Boccuccia
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Patent number: 10698404Abstract: A controller of a motorcycle determines that the motorcycle is lane-splitting. The controller transmits a notification to vehicles in proximity to the motorcycle. In response to the notifications, the vehicles facilitate lane-splitting by the motorcycle. In particular the vehicles may flash lights to communicate that the vehicle has received the notification and will facilitate lane-splitting. The vehicles may facilitate lane-splitting by refraining from performing lane changes. The vehicles may further notify the motorcycle if lane changes are needed and the motorcycle controller may provide an alert to a rider.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2015Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Zachary David Nelson
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Publication number: 20200074396Abstract: A method for parcel delivery service that permits secure and timely delivery of items to unattended, dynamic locations. The method includes receiving an order to deliver an item to a vehicle. A current location of the vehicle may be determined using vehicle identification information. After the vehicle has been located, the item may be authenticated at the vehicle, and access to the interior of the vehicle may be automatically provided to enable the vehicle to securely receive the item. A corresponding system is also disclosed and claimed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2016Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Daniel BOCCUCCIA, Zachary David NELSON, Jennifer L. BRACE, Lindsay CHAN, Shant TOKATYAN
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Publication number: 20190369203Abstract: A bicycle-sharing system includes bicycles having beacons mounted thereto. Sensors are distributed throughout an urban environment and detect the beacons. Stations report check-in and check-out of the bicycles. Using reported detections of the bicycles and the check-in and check-out locations, a trajectory of the bicycle is determined. Where multiple sensors detect the beacon at a time, triangulation may be performed to more accurately determine the bicycle location. Trajectories of bicycles may be used for planning purposes or to track stolen or mislaid bicycles.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2016Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Arthur Erik ZYSK, JR., Zachary David NELSON, Jayanthi RAO, John Randolf VINCENT, Mark Allan LIPPMAN
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Publication number: 20190344707Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for indicating a status of a vehicle or a seat in a vehicle are disclosed herein. A system includes a plurality of seats in a vehicle, a light-diffusing fiber optic light source attached to at least one of the seats, a receiver configured to receive a status of at least one of the seats, and a controller. The controller may be configured to determine an illumination scheme based on the status of at least one of the seats and illuminate the light-diffusing fiber optic light source according to the illumination scheme.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2017Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: Zachary David NELSON, Hyung Min BAEK, Daniel BOCCUCCIA
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Publication number: 20180275650Abstract: A controller of a motorcycle determines that the motorcycle is lane-splitting. The controller transmits a notification to vehicles in proximity to the motorcycle. In response to the notifications, the vehicles facilitate lane-splitting by the motorcycle. In particular the vehicles may flash lights to communicate that the vehicle has received the notification and will facilitate lane-splitting. The vehicles may facilitate lane-splitting by refraining from performing lane changes. The vehicles may further notify the motorcycle if lane changes are needed and the motorcycle controller may provide an alert to a rider.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2015Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventor: Zachary David Nelson
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Patent number: 10005352Abstract: A drive unit for a vehicle includes a drive unit spindle. The drive unit spindle extends along an axis for connecting the drive unit to the vehicle. The drive unit further includes one or more wheel assemblies. Each of the wheel assemblies has a hub that is removably supported by the spindle along the axis. At least one of the wheel assemblies includes a wheel which rotates about the hub and a motor connected to the wheel to rotate the wheel about the hub.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2014Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Sudipto Aich, David Melcher, Zachary David Nelson, Christopher Peplin, Jamel Seagraves
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Patent number: 9970778Abstract: A vehicle system includes a charging interface that is configured to connect to a bicycle battery and a processing device programmed to determine a state of charge of the bicycle battery. The processing device further estimates traveling ranges of a vehicle and a bicycle. The vehicle system further includes a navigation module programmed to generate a route to a selected destination based on the estimated traveling ranges of the vehicle and the bicycle.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2017Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Sudipto Aich, David Melcher, Zachary David Nelson, Christopher Peplin, Jamel Seagraves
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Patent number: 9840128Abstract: A vehicle air vent system may include a vehicle air vent having an airflow mechanism configured to control the direction of airflow therefrom, a user interface positioned around a periphery of the vent; and a controller programmed to, based on a received touch point signal from the interface, instruct the mechanism to direct airflow from the vent in a direction corresponding to a location of the received touch point signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2015Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: James Livingston, Zachary David Nelson
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Publication number: 20170219366Abstract: A vehicle system includes a charging interface that is configured to connect to a bicycle battery and a processing device programmed to determine a state of charge of the bicycle battery. The processing device further estimates traveling ranges of a vehicle and a bicycle. The vehicle system further includes a navigation module programmed to generate a route to a selected destination based on the estimated traveling ranges of the vehicle and the bicycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Sudipto Aich, David Melcher, Zachary David Nelson, Christopher Peplin, Jamel Seagraves
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Patent number: 9707911Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for identifying a person as a driver of a vehicle. Aspects include using in-vehicle sensors to increase the accuracy of driver identification initially determined using other mechanisms. As such, at least two different types of sensory devices can be utilized to gather data in an effort to identify the driver. The data gathered from the first sensor (e.g., at a key fob) is processed to identify the driver based on learned characteristic patterns, such as the driver's gait, before the driver enters the vehicle. The data gathered from the second sensor (e.g., in an in-vehicle face or voice recognition system) is processed to confirm the driver. The confirmation is based on biometric data and learned characteristic patterns. Data from the second sensor is provided back to the first sensor to confirm the driver identity.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Scott Vincent Myers, Shane Elwart, Walter Joseph Talamonti, Jonathan Thomas Mullen, Zachary David Nelson, Tory Smith, Bibhrajit Halder, Kyu Jeong Han
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Patent number: 9658076Abstract: A vehicle system includes a charging interface that is configured to connect to a bicycle battery and a processing device programmed to determine a state of charge of the bicycle battery. The processing device further estimates traveling ranges of a vehicle and a bicycle. The vehicle system further includes a navigation module programmed to generate a route to a selected destination based on the estimated traveling ranges of the vehicle and the bicycle.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Sudipto Aich, David Melcher, Zachary David Nelson, Christopher Peplin, Jamel Seagraves