公开(公告)号：US20240303318A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-12

申请号：US18180207

申请日：2023-03-08

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Adam L. Wright ,  Russell A. Patenaude ,  Matthew E. Gilbert-Eyres ,  Eric T. Hosey

IPC: G06F21/44 ,  G06Q10/083

CPC classification number: G06F21/445 ,  G06Q10/083

Abstract: Securing package delivery via unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), drones, robots, etc. is contemplated. The package delivery may include assigning a provenance certificate to a package scheduled for drone delivery, determining a plurality of vehicles to be used in transporting the package to an autonomous receiver, determining credentials assigned to each of the vehicles, pairing the credentials with the package to generate a delivery pairing, the delivery pairing identifying the credentials of the vehicles authorized to transport the package, and transporting the delivery pairing to each of the vehicles to prevent vehicles having certificates omitted from the delivery pairing from transporting the package.

公开(公告)号：US20240109420A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-04

申请号：US17959667

申请日：2022-10-04

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Matthew Neely ,  Eric T. Hosey ,  Matthew E. Gilbert-Eyres ,  Russell A. Patenaude

IPC: B60L3/00 ,  B60L3/04 ,  B60Q1/52 ,  B60Q5/00 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01M50/581

CPC classification number: B60L3/0046 ,  B60L3/04 ,  B60Q1/52 ,  B60Q5/005 ,  H01M10/482 ,  H01M10/486 ,  H01M50/581 ,  H01M2200/10 ,  H01M2220/20

Abstract: Presented are intelligent vehicle systems for thermal event mitigation for enclosed vehicles, methods for making/using such systems, and vehicles equipped with such intelligent control systems. A method of operating a host vehicle includes a resident or remote vehicle controller verifying the host vehicle is stationary; if stationary, the controller detects a predicted onset or occurrence of a thermal event in at least one cell in the vehicle's battery system. Responsive to the detected thermal event, the controller calculates a vehicle parked in enclosed space (VPES) confidence value predictive of the host vehicle being at least partially enclosed, and determines if this VPES confidence value is greater than a preset minimum confidence level. Responsive to the detected thermal event and the VPES confidence value exceeding the minimum confidence level, the controller transmits a command signal to a resident vehicle subsystem to execute a vehicle control operation that mitigates the thermal event.

公开(公告)号：US20230337296A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-19

申请号：US17719474

申请日：2022-04-13

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Russell A. Patenaude ,  Matthew E. Gilbert-Eyres ,  Eric T. Hosey ,  Matthew Neely

IPC: H04W76/11 ,  H04W4/40

CPC classification number: H04W76/11 ,  H04W4/40 ,  H04W4/50

Abstract: A communication system for a vehicle includes a controller adapted to selectively execute an alternative periodic connectivity mode for communication between a user of the vehicle and a remote assistance unit. The vehicle is not connected to a wireless plan. The controller has a processor and tangible, non-transitory memory on which instructions are recorded. The alternative periodic connectivity mode is activated based in part on at least one automatic trigger and/or a request from the user. The controller is adapted to assign a distinct identifier to the vehicle during execution of the alternative periodic connectivity mode. The distinct identifier is defined by a plurality of parameters, including a connection time interval, an internet protocol address range and a host port. The internet protocol address range and the host port may be dynamically configured to remain disengaged unless given a system clearance.

公开(公告)号：US20230290188A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-14

申请号：US17691239

申请日：2022-03-10

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Matthew Neely ,  Matthew E. Gilbert-Eyres ,  Eric T. Hosey ,  Russell A. Patenaude

IPC: G07C5/00 ,  G07C5/08 ,  H04M7/00

CPC classification number: G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/0816 ,  H04M7/0024

Abstract: A method for use aboard a motor vehicle having a vehicle interior and a vehicle telematics unit (VTU) includes detecting, using an electronic control unit (ECU), an active voice call between the VTU and a remote call center, and processing sensor data via the ECU. The sensor data is indicative of an operator of the vehicle having exited the interior. In response to enabling conditions, the voice call is transferred to a personal mobile device, e.g., a smartphone, external to the interior. The enabling conditions may include receipt by the ECU of a call transfer approval signal. A motor vehicle includes a body and control system attached thereto. The control system includes the VTU, a sensor suite, and the ECU. A computer-readable storage medium includes instructions, the execution of which by a processor of the ECU causes the method to be performed.

公开(公告)号：US10363904B1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-30

申请号：US16055496

申请日：2018-08-06

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Huong T. Chim ,  Matt Neely ,  Matthew E. Gilbert-Eyres ,  Eric T. Hosey

IPC: B60R25/34 ,  B60R25/33 ,  B60R25/102 ,  G08B25/01 ,  G08B13/14 ,  G08B25/00 ,  H04K3/00

Abstract: One general aspect includes a telematics unit including: a memory configured to include a program and a processor configured to execute the program, where the program enables the processor to: sense a disconnection event; in response to the disconnection event being sensed, gather telematics unit location data, transmit the location data to a remote facility, and transmit a theft alert to a remote facility.

公开(公告)号：US20250058636A1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-20

申请号：US18449627

申请日：2023-08-14

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Matthew E. Gilbert-Eyres ,  Benjamin Tran ,  Kevin W. Owens ,  James Doherty

IPC: B60L3/00

Abstract: A method of predictively charging a vehicle including a rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) includes providing a telematics system including a telematics module, at least one external data source, a utility data source, and at least one user interface. The telematics system receives weather forecast data from the at least one external data source; monitors the weather forecast data for a predicted weather event; compares the predicted weather event to historical weather events during which power disruptions occurred; determines whether the predicted weather event is indicative of a potential power disruption based upon the comparison; generates a power status report via the telematics system based upon a determination that the predicted weather event may be indicative of the potential power disruption; sends the power status report to the at least one user interface; and commands a charging of the vehicle based on the power status report.

公开(公告)号：US20240406681A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-05

申请号：US18328825

申请日：2023-06-05

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Russell A. Patenaude ,  Eric T. Hosey ,  Benjamin Tran ,  Matthew E. Gilbert-Eyres

IPC: H04W4/029

Abstract: Methods of detecting that a vehicle tracking device is tracking humans includes determining whether the vehicle tracking device has been removed from its linked vehicle; determining whether the vehicle tracking device is being used to track a human; and alerting when determined that the vehicle tracking device is tracking humans. Methods may determine if a weighted score is greater than a threshold and alerting: an owner of the vehicle tracking device; setting off an audio alert on the vehicle tracking device; or notifying authorities. Methods may detect human movement by detecting steep elevation changes; detecting acceleration data consistent human movement; or detecting movement that is not a road. Methods may determine if the vehicle tracking device is with a different vehicle or building by: detecting the different vehicle's hotspot; detecting the building's Wi-Fi; or detecting GPS movement that matches the different vehicle's GPS movement.

公开(公告)号：US20240395146A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-28

申请号：US18323459

申请日：2023-05-25

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Matthew E. Gilbert-Eyres ,  Adam L. Wright ,  Matthew Neely ,  Eric T. Hosey ,  Russell A. Patenaude

IPC: G08G1/14 ,  B60W30/06 ,  B60W60/00 ,  G06Q50/30

Abstract: A method of selecting a parking spot for an autonomous vehicle. The method includes receiving a parking request to park the autonomous vehicle at a parking infrastructure and determining a parking priority for the autonomous vehicle. A parking space is assigned for the autonomous vehicle from a pool of available parking spaces based on the parking priority determined for the autonomous vehicle. A departure status of the autonomous vehicle is monitored to determine if the autonomous vehicle is leaving the parking space. The parking space is associated with the pool of available parking spaces based on the departure status of the autonomous vehicle changing to leaving the parking space.

公开(公告)号：US20240391615A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-28

申请号：US18324196

申请日：2023-05-26

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Matthew E. Gilbert-Eyres ,  Adam L. Wright ,  Russell A. Patenaude ,  Eric T. Hosey

IPC: B64U70/93

Abstract: A system for assisting a vehicle having a trailer includes a drone having at least one sensor adapted to collect sensor data. The drone is selectively attachable to the vehicle. A controller is in communication with the drone. The controller is adapted to selectively execute an assessment mode, an operational mode, and a delivery mode, the operational mode being executed after the assessment mode is completed. The drone is adapted to conduct a set of initial checks during the assessment mode, the drone being adapted to fly around the trailer and/or the vehicle during the assessment mode. The drone is attached to the vehicle during the operational mode. The delivery mode is executed upon arrival of the vehicle at a predefined destination, the drone being adapted to be in flight during the delivery mode.

公开(公告)号：US20240362955A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-31

申请号：US18307888

申请日：2023-04-27

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Noah Stone ,  Matthew E. Gilbert-Eyres ,  Russell A. Patenaude ,  Eric T. Hosey

IPC: G07C5/00 ,  G06F40/30 ,  G06F40/58 ,  G07C5/08 ,  H04W4/46 ,  H04W4/80

CPC classification number: G07C5/008 ,  G06F40/30 ,  G06F40/58 ,  G07C5/0808 ,  H04W4/46 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: An interaction monitoring system for a subject vehicle includes: a spatial monitoring system including a video camera, a microphone, and an audio speaker; a telematics system; a vehicle monitoring system; and a controller. The controller includes an instruction set that is executable to periodically determine, via the vehicle monitoring system, operating parameters for the subject vehicle, and detect occurrence of a vehicle stopping event being commanded by a security person. The operating parameters are captured for a predetermined period of time immediately preceding the vehicle stopping event. During the stopping event, the video camera and the microphone monitor an interaction between a vehicle operator and the security person. The interaction between the vehicle operator and the security person is evaluated, and a third-party advisor is engaged based upon the interaction between the vehicle operator and the security person.