公开(公告)号：US09002563B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-07

申请号：US13678642

申请日：2012-11-16

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Charles A. Green ,  Jeremy A. Salinger ,  Omer Tsimhoni ,  Eric L. Raphael

IPC: G01C22/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G08G1/00

CPC classification number: G08G1/00 ,  B60K28/066 ,  B60W2540/22 ,  G05D1/0055 ,  G08B21/02

Abstract: A method and system may manage the driver's attention while driving. The driver may be driving using an autonomous driving system or limited-ability autonomous driving system. A steering wheel device may indicate to the driver a level of required supervisory control of a vehicle. The steering wheel device may include indicators to flash lights, vibrate, or provide other indicators. The indicators may have distinct levels of intensity for each level of supervisory control required to safely control a vehicle.

Abstract translation: 方法和系统可以在驾驶时管理驾驶员的注意力。 司机可能正在使用自主驾驶系统或有限能力的自主驾驶系统驾驶。 方向盘装置可以向驾驶员指示车辆所需的监控控制的水平。 方向盘装置可以包括用于闪光灯，振动或提供其它指示器的指示器。 对于安全控制车辆所需的每个级别的监控控制，指标可能具有不同的强度级别。

公开(公告)号：US20140277893A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13826122

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Kenneth L. Rosol ,  David M. Sidlosky ,  Robert W. Leschuk ,  Scott R. Kloess ,  John T. Zuzelski ,  Eric L. Raphael ,  Yat-Chung Tang ,  Stephen Pastor

IPC: B62D6/00

CPC classification number: B62D6/00 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B62D1/28 ,  B62D1/286 ,  B62D5/003 ,  B62D5/30 ,  B62D7/148 ,  B62D7/159

Abstract: A steering system for an autonomously driven vehicle and methods of steering the vehicle are disclosed. A main controller signals a secondary steering assembly to operate in a first phase when a power steering controller is in a first mode and a second phase to steer the vehicle when the power steering controller is in a second mode. The main controller signals a friction device to actuate to a disengaged position when the power steering controller is in the first mode and the secondary steering assembly is in the first phase, and to signal the friction device to actuate to an engaged position to secure a steering wheel in an initial position when the power steering controller is in the second mode and the secondary steering assembly is in the second phase to allow the secondary steering assembly to steer the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于自主驾驶车辆的转向系统和转向车辆的方法。 当动力转向控制器处于第一模式时，主控制器指示次级转向组件在第一阶段中操作，而当动力转向控制器处于第二模式时，主控制器指示第二阶段来转向车辆。 当动力转向控制器处于第一模式并且次级转向组件处于第一阶段时，主控制器用信号通知摩擦装置致动到脱离位置，并且向摩擦装置发出信号以致动到接合位置以固定转向 当动力转向控制器处于第二模式并且次级转向组件处于第二阶段以允许辅助转向组件转向车辆时，车轮处于初始位置。

公开(公告)号：US08823552B1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-02

申请号：US13856736

申请日：2013-04-04

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Eric L. Raphael ,  James N. Nickolaou ,  Anna Saadatjoo

IPC: G08G1/14 ,  B60Q1/26 ,  B60Q9/00

CPC classification number: B60Q9/008 ,  B60Q1/24 ,  B60Q1/2661 ,  B60Q1/525 ,  B60Q9/002 ,  B60Q2400/40 ,  B60Q2400/50 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G02B27/0101 ,  G02B27/0944 ,  G02B2027/014

Abstract: A combination includes a vehicle and an apparatus disposed in the vehicle for generating and displaying a predefined light pattern. The apparatus includes an actuator, a light source productive of collimated light disposed in operable communication with the actuator, and an optical beam shaper disposed in optical communication with the light source. The optical beam shaper is operable to transform collimated light from the light source into non-collimated light productive of a predefined light pattern on a projection surface.

Abstract translation: 组合包括设置在车辆中的车辆和装置，用于生成和显示预定义的光图案。 该装置包括致动器，与致动器可操作地连通的准直光生产的光源和与光源光学连通地设置的光束整形器。 光束整形器可操作以将来自光源的准直光转换成在投影表面上产生预定义光图案的非准直光。

公开(公告)号：US20130131906A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-23

申请号：US13678642

申请日：2012-11-16

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Charles A. Green ,  Jeremy A. Salinger ,  Omer Tsimhoni ,  Eric L. Raphael

IPC: G08G1/00

CPC classification number: G08G1/00 ,  B60K28/066 ,  B60W2540/22 ,  G05D1/0055 ,  G08B21/02

Abstract: A method and system may manage the driver's attention while driving. The driver may be driving using an autonomous driving system or limited-ability autonomous driving system. A steering wheel device may indicate to the driver a level of required supervisory control of a vehicle. The steering wheel device may include indicators to flash lights, vibrate, or provide other indicators. The indicators may have distinct levels of intensity for each level of supervisory control required to safely control a vehicle.

Abstract translation: 方法和系统可以在驾驶时管理驾驶员的注意力。 司机可能正在使用自主驾驶系统或有限能力的自主驾驶系统驾驶。 方向盘装置可以向驾驶员指示车辆所需的监控控制的水平。 方向盘装置可以包括用于闪光灯，振动或提供其它指示器的指示器。 对于安全控制车辆所需的每个级别的监控控制，指标可能具有不同的强度级别。

公开(公告)号：US09815481B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-14

申请号：US14868033

申请日：2015-09-28

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Claudia V. Goldman-Shenhar ,  Eric L. Raphael

IPC: G01C22/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G01M17/00 ,  B60W50/08 ,  B60K35/00 ,  G06F3/00

CPC classification number: B60W50/08 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60K2350/1028 ,  B60K2350/1052 ,  B60K2350/967 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G06F3/00

Abstract: A system, for use at an autonomous-driving-capable vehicle, including a processing hardware unit and a tangible interface device. The system further includes a mode-determining module configured to, via the processing hardware unit, determine an applicable interaction mode corresponding to a driver of the autonomous-driving-capable vehicle. The system also includes an interaction module configured to, via the processing hardware unit, perform various operations. The operations include generating system messages having content based on the applicable interaction mode determined and related to autonomous-driving activities of the vehicle. The operations also include transmitting, by way of the tangible communication device, the system messages to a tangible interface device of the autonomous-driving-capable vehicle for communication to the driver by way of the tangible output device.

公开(公告)号：US20170168689A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-15

申请号：US14967674

申请日：2015-12-14

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Claudia V. Goldman-Shenhar ,  Eric L. Raphael

IPC: G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F9/44 ,  B60Q9/00

CPC classification number: B60Q9/00 ,  G06F8/38 ,  G06F9/453

Abstract: A vehicle system, for use in communicating in a customized manner with a vehicle user. The system includes a processing hardware unit and a tangible communication device in communication with the processing hardware unit for receiving user input and/or delivering vehicle output. The system further includes an interaction-level determination module configured to, by way of the processing hardware unit, determine, based on user-context data, an applicable interaction-level mode for use in communicating with the vehicle user. The system also includes an interaction-level actualization module configured to, by way of the processing hardware unit, initiate provision of one or more vehicle-related messages in a manner consistent with the interaction-level mode determined. The system can be, or be part of, a vehicle system. The disclosure also provides methods for using such systems.

公开(公告)号：US09602703B1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-21

申请号：US14951711

申请日：2015-11-25

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Eric L. Raphael

IPC: G03B17/56 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N5/2252 ,  B60S1/566 ,  G02B27/0006 ,  H04N5/2254

Abstract: A camera system includes a body defining a cavity and a camera attached to the body within the cavity and including a lens and a ring surrounding the lens. The camera system includes a wiper assembly attached to the camera and configured for clearing debris from the lens. The wiper assembly includes a wiper configured for contacting and wiping the lens and having a first end and a second end spaced apart from the first end. The wiper is rotatable about a pivot axis between a stowed position in which the wiper contacts the ring and a deployed position in which the wiper contacts the lens. The wiper assembly also includes a counterweight attached to the second end and configured for disposing the wiper in the deployed position, and a resilient member disposed adjacent the ring and configured for disposing the wiper in the stowed position.

公开(公告)号：US09235987B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-12

申请号：US13678622

申请日：2012-11-16

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Charles A. Green ,  Jeremy A. Salinger ,  Omer Tsimhoni ,  Eric L. Raphael

IPC: G08B21/02 ,  G08G1/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B60K28/06

CPC classification number: G08G1/00 ,  B60K28/066 ,  B60W2540/22 ,  G05D1/0055 ,  G08B21/02

Abstract: A method and system may manage the driver's attention while driving. The driver may be driving using an autonomous driving system or limited-ability autonomous driving system. A method may detect, by a sensor, characteristics of a driver; determine, based on the detected characteristics of the driver, whether the driver exercises sufficient supervisory control of the vehicle; and provide a series of one or more prompts, wherein each prompt's intrusiveness is related to the determination of whether the driver exercises sufficient supervisory control of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 方法和系统可以在驾驶时管理驾驶员的注意力。 司机可能正在使用自主驾驶系统或有限能力的自主驾驶系统驾驶。 一种方法可以通过传感器检测驾驶员的特征; 根据检测到的驾驶员的特征确定驾驶员是否对车辆进行充分的监督控制; 并提供一系列一个或多个提示，其中每个提示的侵扰性与确定驾驶员是否对车辆进行足够的监督控制有关。

公开(公告)号：US20140240478A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-28

申请号：US13779044

申请日：2013-02-27

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Debbie E. Nachtegall ,  Eric L. Raphael ,  Frank J. Jobak

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04N7/18 ,  B60K28/06 ,  B60W2420/403 ,  G06K9/00845 ,  G08B21/06

Abstract: A driver monitoring camera system for a vehicle includes a camera system and an optical beam shaper. The camera system has an exit field of view central axis oriented more vertical than horizontal with respect to a set of orthogonal x, y and z axes, where the z-axis defines a direction line indicative of a vertical direction. The optical beam shaper is disposed in optical communication with the camera system and optically between the camera system and an operator of the vehicle. The optical beam shaper is structurally configured to direct an image of a face of an operator of the vehicle toward the exit field of view of the camera system, and is structurally configured to compress the image in the vertical direction to define a compressed image having a height to width aspect ratio of less an uncompressed height to width aspect ratio of the image.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的驾驶员监控摄像机系统包括照相机系统和光束整形器。 照相机系统具有相对于一组正交x，y和z轴定向成比水平方向垂直的出口视野中心轴，其中z轴限定指示垂直方向的方向线。 光束整形器设置成与照相机系统光学通信，并且在照相机系统和车辆的操作者之间光学地设置。 光束整形器在结构上被构造成将车辆操作者的脸部图像引向照相机系统的出射视野，并且在结构上被配置为在垂直方向上压缩图像以限定具有 高度与宽度纵横比较小的图像的未压缩高度与宽度纵横比。