公开(公告)号：US08499624B1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-06

申请号：US13397947

申请日：2012-02-16

Applicant: Kenneth M Simpson ,  James W. Jeffers ,  Mike W. French

Inventor： Kenneth M Simpson ,  James W. Jeffers ,  Mike W. French

IPC: G01M15/00

CPC classification number: F02D41/1474 ,  F02D41/0087 ,  F02D41/1444 ,  F02D41/1476

Abstract: A method to determine a performance characteristic of an exhaust system of an engine, where the exhaust system includes an exhaust gas sensor that outputs an exhaust gas signal. A combustion event in a cylinder is fueled at an air-fuel ratio selected to produce exhaust gas that is expected to be distinguishable by the exhaust gas sensor from exhaust gas produced by other combustion events, and used to determine the performance characteristic. The performance characteristic may be an exhaust gas transport time of the exhaust system, a sensitivity characteristic of the exhaust gas sensor, or a fueling correction value necessary to restore fueling to, for example, stoichiometry. Such a method is useful to detect physical changes in the exhaust system such as relocating the exhaust gas sensor, or detect if the exhaust gas sensor is damaged or not operating properly.

Abstract translation: 一种确定发动机的排气系统的性能特征的方法，其中排气系统包括输出排气信号的排气传感器。 气缸中的燃烧事件以选择的空燃比燃料，以产生期望由废气传感器与其他燃烧事件产生的废气区分的废气，并用于确定性能特征。 性能特征可以是排气系统的废气输送时间，排气传感器的灵敏度特性或恢复燃料所需的加燃料校正值，例如化学计量。 这种方法可用于检测排气系统中的物理变化，例如重新定位废气传感器，或检测排气传感器是否损坏或不能正常工作。

公开(公告)号：US08484985B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-16

申请号：US12633896

申请日：2009-12-09

Applicant: Prasad S. Kadle ,  Mark J. Zima ,  Joseph M. Bona

Inventor： Prasad S. Kadle ,  Mark J. Zima ,  Joseph M. Bona

IPC: F25B1/00

CPC classification number: B60H1/00735 ,  B60H1/00885 ,  B60H1/3208 ,  B60H2001/3238 ,  B60H2001/3263 ,  B60H2001/3266 ,  B60H2001/327

Abstract: A vehicle air conditioner system having, and method of operating, an externally controlled variable displacement compressor and a compressor clutch. If the system is operating during conditions when the operating displacement is low, the efficiency of the system is increased by duty cycling the clutch. Operating an externally controlled variable displacement compressor in this manner can also prevent overcooling by the air conditioner.

Abstract translation: 一种具有外部控制的可变排量压缩机和压缩机离合器的操作方法和车辆空调系统。 如果系统在操作位移低的条件下运行，则系统的效率通过负载循环离合器而增加。 以这种方式操作外部控制的可变排量压缩机还可以防止空调的过冷。

公开(公告)号：US08471380B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-25

申请号：US13229077

申请日：2011-09-09

Applicant: Scott D. Brandenburg ,  Suresh K. Chengalva ,  Thomas A. Degenkolb

Inventor： Scott D. Brandenburg ,  Suresh K. Chengalva ,  Thomas A. Degenkolb

IPC: H01L23/46

CPC classification number: H01L23/473 ,  H01L2224/16 ,  H01L2224/73253 ,  H01L2924/00011 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/13055 ,  H01L2924/13091 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2224/0401

Abstract: An encapsulated microelectronic package includes a fluid conducting cooling tube directly coupled to one or more semiconductor chips, with the encapsulant being molded over the semiconductor chips and portions of the cooling tube in proximity to the semiconductor chips. The encapsulant immobilizes the cooling tube with respect to the semiconductor chips, and the cooling tube and encapsulant are designed to minimize differences in their coefficients of thermal expansion relative to the semiconductor chips.

公开(公告)号：US20130151059A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-13

申请号：US13761384

申请日：2013-02-07

Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： GLENN R. WIDMANN

IPC: B62D15/02

CPC classification number: B62D15/027 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B60R2300/806 ,  B62D15/028 ,  B62D15/0285

Abstract: A parallel parking assistant system integrated with a vehicle and method thereof are provided, the parking assistant system including a first sensor configured to determine a first distance, a second sensor configured to determine a second distance, and a controller configured to provide commands as a function of the first and second determined distances. The commands include a first command configured to command a steering system to be in a clockwise position while the vehicle is moving in a reverse direction for a first reversing distance, a second command configured to command the steering system to be in a substantially straight position while the vehicle is moving in a reverse direction for a second reversing distance, and a third command configured to command the steering system to be in a counter-clockwise position while the vehicle is a moving in a reverse direction for a third reversing distance.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种与车辆集成的并行驻车辅助系统及其方法，所述停车辅助系统包括被配置为确定第一距离的第一传感器，被配置为确定第二距离的第二传感器以及被配置为提供作为功能的命令的控制器 的第一和第二确定的距离。 这些命令包括第一命令，其构造成在车辆沿相反方向移动第一反转距离时命令转向系统处于顺时针位置，第二命令被配置为命令转向系统处于基本上直的位置，同时 车辆沿相反方向移动第二反转距离，并且构造成在车辆沿相反方向移动第三反转距离时，命令转向系统处于逆时针方向的第三命令。

公开(公告)号：US08457862B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-04

申请号：US12157908

申请日：2008-06-13

Applicant: Jeffrey M. Pfeiffer

Inventor： Jeffrey M. Pfeiffer

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G06G7/70 ,  F01L1/34

CPC classification number: F01L1/3442 ,  F01L2001/34426 ,  F01L2001/34453 ,  F01L2800/11

Abstract: An improved control and diagnostic algorithm for coordinating the operation and checking reliability of oil control valves for a vane-type camshaft phaser in an internal combustion engine. A first oil control valve governs the rotational position of the phaser rotor within the stator, and a second oil control valve controls the locking and unlocking of a locking pin operable between the rotor and the stator. The algorithm determines when a change is needed in the position of the locking pin, commands the rotor to a predetermined angular position to permit the position change to be carried out, determines whether the commanded change was carried out successfully, and reports instances wherein the commanded locking pin position change was unsuccessful.

公开(公告)号：US08456177B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-04

申请号：US13568201

申请日：2012-08-07

Applicant: Dennis P. Griffin ,  Mark C. Hansen

Inventor： Dennis P. Griffin ,  Mark C. Hansen

IPC: G01R27/04 ,  G01R27/32

CPC classification number: B60N2/002

Abstract: An occupant detection system that includes an electrode arranged proximate to an expected location of an occupant for generating an electric field between the electrode and the occupant proximate thereto. An electrical network coupled to the electrode forms a resonant circuit that includes the occupant as part of the resonant circuit. A controller coupled to the resonant circuit is configured to determine a resonant frequency of the resonant circuit indicative of an occupant presence, and a network signal magnitude at the resonant frequency indicative of a humidity value proximate to the electrode. 7. A method for detecting a vehicle applies an excitation signal to the resonant circuit, determine a resonant frequency of the resonant circuit and determines a humidity value based on a network signal magnitude at the resonant frequency.

Abstract translation: 一种乘员检测系统，其包括靠近乘员的预期位置布置的电极，用于在电极和靠近其的乘员之间产生电场。 耦合到电极的电网形成包括乘员作为谐振电路的一部分的谐振电路。 耦合到谐振电路的控制器被配置为确定指示乘员存在的谐振电路的谐振频率，以及指示接近电极的湿度值的谐振频率处的网络信号幅度。 车辆检测方法向谐振电路施加激励信号，确定谐振电路的谐振频率，并根据谐振频率下的网络信号强度确定湿度值。

公开(公告)号：US20130120850A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-16

申请号：US13664695

申请日：2012-10-31

Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： DAVID K. LAMBERT ,  KRIS R. STARK ,  GAIL M. SYLVESTER

IPC: G02B27/01

CPC classification number: G02B27/0101 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60K2370/1529 ,  B60K2370/23 ,  B60K2370/31 ,  B60K2370/334 ,  B60K2370/785 ,  G02B5/02 ,  G02B5/045

Abstract: A heads-up display system suitable for use in a vehicle. The system includes a projector configured to project a projected image. A faceted reflector is included to overlay a dashboard area of the vehicle and define an array of reflective facets. Each facet is configured to reflect cooperatively a portion of the projected image to form a reflected image directed toward a windshield of the vehicle. A light diffusive layer is included to diffuse the reflected portion of the projected image such that the reflected image can be seen by an occupant of the vehicle as a reflection in the windshield. A light control film interposed between the windshield and the faceted reflector is included to propagate preferentially the projected image and thereby reduce the occurrence of ambient light washout of the reflected image being displayed.

Abstract translation: 适用于车辆的平视显示系统。 该系统包括投影仪投影投影图像。 包括小平面反射器以覆盖车辆的仪表板区域并且限定反射面的阵列。 每个小面被配置为协同地反映投影图像的一部分以形成指向车辆的挡风玻璃的反射图像。 包括光扩散层以扩散投影图像的反射部分，使得车辆的乘员可以看到反射图像作为挡风玻璃中的反射。 包括夹在挡风玻璃和小面反射体之间的光控膜，以优先地传播投影图像，从而减少所显示的反射图像的环境光的冲洗的发生。

公开(公告)号：US08442425B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-14

申请号：US13267505

申请日：2011-10-06

Applicant: Glenn A. Walker ,  Eric A. Dibiaso ,  Roger A. McDanell ,  Michael L. Hiatt, Jr.

Inventor： Glenn A. Walker ,  Eric A. Dibiaso ,  Roger A. McDanell ,  Michael L. Hiatt, Jr.

IPC: H04H20/74

CPC classification number: H04L1/0047 ,  H04L1/201

Abstract: Long time interleaver and listenable audio performance enhancements for a satellite receiver are presented. One enhancement includes comparing a correlation and a predetermined threshold value and blocking satellite signal data transmission from entry into long time interleaver (LTI) device circuitry and forward error correction (FEC) circuitry when the correlation value is the same as, or less than the predetermined threshold value. Another enhancement includes using Reed-Solomon codeword error checking to prevent erroneous baseband signal data from being accepted as good baseband signal data. A further enhancement includes storing symbol timing and frequency data during a strong signal condition of the satellite receiver and using this stored data when the satellite receiver encounters a weak signal condition. Another enhancement includes mitigating DC offset noise in a satellite receiver having a zero-IF tuner.

Abstract translation: 介绍了卫星接收机的长时间交织和可听音频性能增强。 一个增强包括当相关值相同或小于预定值时，将相关性和预定阈值进行比较并阻止卫星信号数据传输从进入长时间交织器（LTI）设备电路和前向纠错（FEC）电路） 阈值。 另一个改进包括使用Reed-Solomon码字错误检查来防止错误的基带信号数据被接受为良好的基带信号数据。 进一步的增强包括在卫星接收机的强信号状态期间存储符号定时和频率数据，并且当卫星接收机遇到弱信号条件时使用该存储的数据。 另一个增强措施包括减轻具有零中频调谐器的卫星接收机中的直流偏移噪声。

公开(公告)号：US08440337B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-14

申请号：US12872048

申请日：2010-08-31

Applicant: Duane D. Kruger

Inventor： Duane D. Kruger

IPC: H01M2/00

CPC classification number: B60L3/0046 ,  B60L3/00 ,  B60L3/04 ,  B60L11/1879 ,  H01M2/1077 ,  H01M2/206 ,  H01M2/305 ,  H01M2200/00 ,  H01M2220/20 ,  Y02T10/7016 ,  Y02T10/705

Abstract: A battery safety system that includes a battery terminal configured for making an electrical connection to the system, an electrical disconnect operable to a disconnected state whereby a battery voltage is electrically isolated from the battery terminal, and a connected state, whereby the battery voltage is electrically coupled to the battery terminal. The battery safety system also includes and a terminal guard movable to an exposed position effective to allow making the electrical connection to the battery terminal, and a protected position effective to prevent electrical contact with the battery terminal other than via the electrical connection. The system is configured to prevent the electrical disconnect from being operated to the connected state if the terminal guard is not at the protected position. The system provides a double action safety interlock that makes the action of connecting and disconnecting battery voltage to and from battery terminals or battery cables separate from the action of covering and uncovering the battery terminals, and so reduces the risk of electrical shock when the battery is being manufactured, installed, serviced, or otherwise handled.

Abstract translation: 一种电池安全系统，包括被配置为与系统进行电连接的电池端子，可断开操作以断开状态的电气断开，从而电池电压与电池端子电绝缘，以及连接状态，由此电池电压为电 耦合到电池端子。 电池安全系统还包括可移动到暴露位置的终端保护器，其有效地允许进行与电池端子的电连接，以及有效地防止电池端子与电连接以外的电接触的受保护位置。 如果终端防护罩不在受保护的位置，则系统被配置为防止电气断开器被操作到连接状态。 该系统提供双重动作安全互锁，使电池电压与电池端子或电池电缆的连接和断开动作与覆盖和揭开电池端子的作用分开，从而降低电池的触电危险 被制造，安装，维修或以其他方式处理。

公开(公告)号：US08438862B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-14

申请号：US12606245

申请日：2009-10-27

Applicant: Todd P. Oman ,  Craig A. Tieman ,  Michel F. Sultan ,  Dale L. Partin ,  Bruce A. Myers

Inventor： Todd P. Oman ,  Craig A. Tieman ,  Michel F. Sultan ,  Dale L. Partin ,  Bruce A. Myers

IPC: F25B21/02 ,  B60H3/00 ,  B60H1/00

CPC classification number: H05K7/20854

Abstract: A thermal-protection apparatus disposed in a vehicle cabin or storage compartment includes a housing enveloping a chamber in which a thermally-sensitive consumer electronic device is received, a thermoelectric module mounted in a wall of the housing, and a remote electronic controller and power source coupled to the housing via an electrical cable for activating the thermoelectric module, and optionally the consumer electronic device, in a manner to prevent the temperature in the chamber from exceeding a prescribed maximum operating temperature of the consumer electronic device or falling below a prescribed minimum operating temperature of the consumer electronic device.

Abstract translation: 设置在车厢或储藏室中的热保护装置包括：壳体，其包围容纳热敏消费电子设备的室，安装在壳体的壁中的热电模块以及远程电子控制器和电源 通过用于激活热电模块的电缆以及任选的消费电子设备，以防止室内的温度超过消费者电子设备的规定的最大工作温度或低于规定的最小操作的方式耦合到壳体 消费电子设备的温度。