公开(公告)号：US20240281757A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-22

申请号：US18171784

申请日：2023-02-21

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Alaa M. Khamis ,  Steffen P. Lindenthal ,  Hojjat Izadi ,  Michael D. Alarcon

IPC: G06Q10/087

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087

Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling movement of e-pallets using multi-modal interaction with a user are provided that include: one or more first sensors configured to obtain first sensor data of a first modality pertaining to a command from the user for movement of the e-pallets; one or more second sensors configured to obtain second sensor data of a second modality, different from the first modality, pertaining to the command; and a processor that is coupled to the one or more first sensors and the one or more second sensors, the processor configured to at least facilitate: determining an intended movement of the e-pallets based on both the first sensor data and the second sensor data; and moving the e-pallets in executing the intended movement, in accordance with instructions provided by the processor to actuators of the e-pallets.

公开(公告)号：US20210284102A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-16

申请号：US16814143

申请日：2020-03-10

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Sai Vishnu Aluru ,  Michael D. Alarcon

IPC: B60S1/60 ,  B08B7/02 ,  B08B3/04 ,  B08B5/02 ,  B60S1/48 ,  B60S1/54

Abstract: A lens-cleaning assembly includes an ultrasonic cleaning system configured to selectively generate vibrations in a lens. The ultrasonic cleaning system is operable to selectively generate cleaning vibrations at a plurality of pulse widths. The cleaning system also includes a controller in communication with the ultrasonic cleaning system. The controller is configured to automatically determine a target pulse width among the plurality of pulse widths in response to a detected characteristic of a detected occlusion on the lens, and to automatically control the ultrasonic cleaning system to generate a cleaning vibration having the target pulse width.

公开(公告)号：US20190017299A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-17

申请号：US15648947

申请日：2017-07-13

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Paul Capalau ,  Michael D. Alarcon ,  Jeffrey L. Konchan ,  Rondell J. Burge

IPC: E05B77/54 ,  E05B77/30 ,  E05B83/36 ,  E05B81/12 ,  E05B81/64

CPC classification number: E05B77/54 ,  E05B77/00 ,  E05B77/30 ,  E05B77/48 ,  E05B81/12 ,  E05B81/64 ,  E05B83/36 ,  E05Y2400/44 ,  E05Y2400/45 ,  E05Y2400/54 ,  E05Y2900/531

Abstract: Disclosed are foreign object detection systems with control logic for governing use of vehicle door assemblies, and motor vehicles equipped with such FOD systems and logic. Methods are disclosed for regulating operation of a vehicle door locking mechanism. One method includes a vehicle controller determining the operating status of a control protocol that governs use of the locking mechanism. If the operating status is active, the controller receives sensor signals indicative of a location and/or velocity of an object within the sensor's supervision field. If the object is located within a protected door zone and/or the object's velocity is towards the protected zone, the controller determines whether the locking mechanism is locked or unlocked. If the locking mechanism is locked, the controller commands the locking mechanism to maintain the locked state. Conversely, if the locking mechanism is unlocked, the controller commands the locking mechanism to lock and maintain this state.

公开(公告)号：US09947207B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-17

申请号：US15258205

申请日：2016-09-07

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC ,  Christian Kuss ,  Tomer Noyhouzer ,  Janine Mauzeroll

Inventor： Michael D. Alarcon ,  Christian Kuss ,  Tomer Noyhouzer ,  Janine Mauzeroll

IPC: G08B21/18 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60S1/02 ,  B60S1/54

CPC classification number: G08B21/182 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60K2350/965 ,  B60S1/00 ,  B60S1/026 ,  B60S1/0851 ,  B60S1/54

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting an obstructed surface are provided. The apparatus includes: at least one memory comprising computer executable instructions; and at least one processor configured to read and execute the computer executable instructions. The computer executable instructions cause the at least one processor to: detect a current draw from a generator; determine that a surface including a conductive coating is obstructed in response to the current draw being greater than a predetermined threshold; and output a signal to perform a function in response to determining that the surface is obstructed.

公开(公告)号：US09778459B1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US15270042

申请日：2016-09-20

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Hongguang Sun ,  Michael D. Alarcon

IPC: G02B27/00 ,  G02B7/02 ,  G03B17/12 ,  B60R1/06 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60Q1/00 ,  B60Q1/26

CPC classification number: G02B27/0006 ,  B60Q1/2665 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  G02B7/02 ,  G03B17/08

Abstract: An assembly to reduce droplet accumulation and impingement on a lens assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a camera body; a camera lens mounted within the camera body; and a groove surrounding the camera body. The groove has a first portion defined by a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and a first floor portion and a second portion defined by the first sidewall, a third sidewall, and a second floor portion. The first portion has a first width and a second portion has a second width larger than the first width.

公开(公告)号：US20250019548A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-16

申请号：US18351787

申请日：2023-07-13

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Adam F. Gross ,  Anthony L. Smith ,  Michael D. Alarcon ,  Ratandeep Singh Kukreja ,  Dayananda Narasimhaiah ,  April R. Rodriguez ,  Ashley Dustin ,  Andrew P. Nowak ,  Michael Jared Ventuleth

IPC: C09D5/02 ,  C09D7/61 ,  C09D7/63 ,  C09D7/65 ,  C09D123/08 ,  C09D123/28

Abstract: An anti-icing coating having a continuous phase and a discrete phase. The continuous phase includes a fluorine-containing polymer formed from a fluorine-containing precursor having a functionality of greater than 2. The discrete phase includes a plurality of domains having a fluorine-free hygroscopic and/or hydrophilic material. The plurality of domains are dispersed within the continuous phase and are immersible with the continuous phase. At least a portion of the fluorine-free material is bonded to the fluorine-containing polymer with an isocyanate-containing moiety. The fluorine-containing polymer is crosslinked with a crosslinking molecule having at least 4 functional groups. The fluorine-free material is a poly(ethylene glycol).

公开(公告)号：US20240198968A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-20

申请号：US18065873

申请日：2022-12-14

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Connor Duesterwald ,  Desigan Padayachee ,  Anna Siniavina ,  Stacey M. Marmara ,  Michael D. Alarcon ,  Patrick Giancarlo Gabriel DiGioacchino

IPC: B60S1/08 ,  B60L58/13 ,  B60S1/02 ,  G01W1/14

CPC classification number: B60S1/0866 ,  B60L58/13 ,  B60S1/026 ,  B60S1/0833 ,  G01W1/14 ,  B60L2250/12 ,  B60L2250/16

Abstract: Systems and methods associated with an electric vehicle are provided. The electric vehicle includes a sensor system, a communications system and a snow clearing system. The systems and methods detect, based on data from the sensor system, snow that may accumulate on a window of the electric vehicle. When snow is detected, a notification is provided, via the communications system, to a remote user device. The notification requests user acceptance of use of charge of a battery of the electric vehicle to operate the snow clearing system of the electric vehicle. The systems and methods receive, by the communications system, a response to the notification from the user device, and when the response indicates acceptance of the use of charge of the battery, the snow clearing system is activated. The snow clearing system is powered by the battery.

公开(公告)号：US20230322301A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-12

申请号：US17658871

申请日：2022-04-12

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Avesta Goodarzi ,  Ralph David Schlottke ,  Manvir Dulai ,  Michael D. Alarcon ,  Halit Zengin

IPC: B62D13/06 ,  B62D15/02 ,  B62D12/02 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B60R1/26 ,  B60R11/04 ,  G06V20/56 ,  G06F3/04847

CPC classification number: B62D13/06 ,  B62D15/021 ,  B62D15/029 ,  B62D12/02 ,  B60R1/003 ,  B60R2300/80 ,  B60R11/04 ,  G06V20/56 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  B60R2300/105 ,  B60R1/26

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are provided for providing multi-trailer reverse assistance. In a multi-trailer reverse assistance system in an articulated transport system comprising a lead vehicle, an intermediate trailer, and a final trailer, the reverse assist system includes a controller. The controller is configured to: receive a view of an environment behind the final trailer; cause the view to be displayed in a display screen of a user interface device; receive, via a secondary steering device of the user interface device, a user intended direction of travel of the articulated transport system in reverse to direct the final trailer in a desired direction; continuously calculate controllable steering angles for directing the articulated transport system to direct the final trailer in the desired direction; and control the articulated transport system to direct the final trailer in the desired direction using the calculated controllable steering angles.

公开(公告)号：US10473925B2

公开(公告)日：2019-11-12

申请号：US15415094

申请日：2017-01-25

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Michael D. Alarcon ,  Norman J. Weigert ,  Dan W. Mepham ,  Hongguang Sun

IPC: G02B27/00 ,  G03B17/02

Abstract: A self-cleaning lens system disposed adjacent a camera is disposed. The system may incorporate a piezoelectric (PZT) lens system having a first PZT element secured to a first peripheral portion of the lens element, which may be responsive to an alternating current (AC) signal applied to the first PZT element. An AC signal may excite the first PZT element to cause shear displacements in opposite longitudinal directions and to create an oscillating shear motion for the first PZT element. The oscillating shear motion may cause an oscillating rotational movement of the lens element that removes the environmental element from a surface of the lens element.

公开(公告)号：US10421399B2

公开(公告)日：2019-09-24

申请号：US15606550

申请日：2017-05-26

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Michael D. Alarcon ,  Brett Bullock ,  Norman J. Weigert

IPC: B60Q1/00 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  B60R1/00 ,  G06K9/00

Abstract: A forward facing camera module is configured to, based on an image including a predetermined field of view (FOV) in front of the vehicle: determine a first distance between the vehicle and a first cyclist. A blind zone radar sensor module is configured to: determine a second distance between the vehicle and a second cyclist within a predetermined area on a side of the vehicle based on radar signals transmitted within the predetermined area. A first and second distance modules are configured to generate first and second signals when the first and second distances are decreasing, respectively. An output control module is configured to, when at least one of the first signal and the second signal is generated while a turn light for the side of the vehicle is activated, selectively generate at least one of an audible output and a visual output within a passenger compartment of the vehicle.