公开(公告)号：US10729328B2

公开(公告)日：2020-08-04

申请号：US15603809

申请日：2017-05-24

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： William A. Biondo ,  David T. Proefke ,  Thomas M. Forest

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/18 ,  A61B5/1455

Abstract: An impairment detection system is provided and includes an emitter, first and second beam selectors, a reference reflector, a sensor and a control module. The emitter is configured to emitter a first light signal. The first beam selector is configured to forward the first light signal to a touch probe. The reference reflector is configured to reflect the first light signal received from the first beam selector to generate a second reflected signal. The second beam selector is configured to receive (i) a first reflected signal from the touch probe based on reflection of the first light signal on an area of a person, and (ii) the second reflected signal. The sensor is configured to receive from the second beam selector the first reflected signal and the second reflected signal. The control module is configured to determine an impairment level of the person based on an output of the sensor.

公开(公告)号：US10507844B2

公开(公告)日：2019-12-17

申请号：US15715567

申请日：2017-09-26

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： William A. Biondo ,  David T. Proefke ,  Fred W. Huntzicker

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  B60W50/12 ,  A61B5/18 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W10/30 ,  B60W30/12 ,  B60W30/14 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G08B25/10

Abstract: A system includes an impairment sample module, impairment value calculator module, threshold comparison module, warning alert module, and intervention module. The impairment sample module may be configured to obtain a first impairment sample for an operator of a vehicle while the vehicle is running. The impairment value calculator module may be configured to calculate a first impairment value based on the first impairment sample. The threshold comparison module may be configured to compare the first impairment value to a first threshold value corresponding to a first range of impairment and a second threshold value corresponding to a second range of impairment. The warning alert module may be configured to generate a warning alert in response to determining that the first impairment value exceeds the first threshold value. The intervention module may be configured to execute driver intervention protocol if the first impairment value exceeds the second threshold value.

公开(公告)号：US20180322273A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-08

申请号：US15586766

申请日：2017-05-04

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： William A. Biondo ,  David T. Proefke ,  Fred W. Huntzicker

IPC: G06F21/44 ,  B60R25/04 ,  G06K19/07 ,  B60R16/023 ,  B60R25/24 ,  B60R25/01

CPC classification number: G06F21/44 ,  B60R16/023 ,  B60R25/01 ,  B60R25/04 ,  B60R25/24 ,  B60R2025/1016 ,  G06K19/0723

Abstract: A method and apparatus for limited starting authorization are provided. The method includes: determining whether an authorized wireless device is connected to a vehicle sharing system and whether a first command is received from the authorized wireless device; in response to determining that the authorized wireless device is connected to the vehicle sharing system and that the first command is received from the authorized wireless device, setting a timer to a predetermined value, enabling an authenticating device and notifying of the enabling of the authenticating device; and in response to determining that attempted access to an unauthorized part of the vehicle has occurred, a second command is received from the authorized wireless device, or the timer has expired, disabling the authenticating device and notifying of the disabling of the authenticating device. The method may be used in by vehicle sharing system to limit access and prevent theft.

公开(公告)号：US09707889B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-18

申请号：US14729616

申请日：2015-06-03

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Jeffrey L. Konchan ,  William A. Biondo ,  David T. Proefke ,  Frank J. Arabia, Jr. ,  Thomas E. Utter

IPC: B60Q9/00 ,  E05B81/76 ,  E05B81/70 ,  E05B81/72 ,  B60R25/10

CPC classification number: B60Q9/00 ,  B60R2025/1016 ,  E05B45/00 ,  E05B77/28 ,  E05B81/70 ,  E05B81/72 ,  E05B81/76

Abstract: A method of controlling a vehicle includes sensing movement of an interior door handle of the vehicle with a sensing device, such as a door lock switch. A position of a door of the vehicle is sensed with a door position sensor, after movement of the interior door handle is sensed, to determine if the door remains in an unopened position after movement of the interior door handle is sensed, or if the door moves into an opened position after movement of the interior door handle is sensed. When movement of the interior door handle is sensed and the door remains in the unopened position after movement of the interior door handle, instructions are provided with an audio or video device related to the proper procedure for unlocking and opening the door.

公开(公告)号：US10442433B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-15

申请号：US15603991

申请日：2017-05-24

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： William A. Biondo ,  David T. Proefke ,  Fred W. Huntzicker

IPC: B60W30/18 ,  B60W50/12 ,  B60W50/10 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/10 ,  G09B19/16 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B60W50/00 ,  H04W88/02

Abstract: An override system of a vehicle includes a command module configured to: receive a concentration of a chemical in a driver's body measured using a chemical measurement device of the vehicle; and when the concentration of the chemical is greater than the predetermined concentration of the chemical, prevent movement of the vehicle. An override module is configured to, in response to receipt of user input indicative of an override request while the concentration of the chemical is greater than the predetermined concentration of the chemical, selectively generate a command to override the prevention of movement of the vehicle. The command module is further configured to, in response to the command, selectively allow movement of the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US10124724B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-13

申请号：US14886700

申请日：2015-10-19

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Fred W. Huntzicker ,  William A. Biondo ,  Julie A. Kleinert

IPC: B60Q5/00 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G08B21/24

Abstract: A number of illustrative variations may include a method of using sequential logic and vehicle sensors to produce a notification.

公开(公告)号：US20180037228A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-08

申请号：US15229625

申请日：2016-08-05

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： William A. Biondo ,  David T. Proefke ,  Fred W. Huntzicker ,  Stephane Vitet

IPC: B60W30/18 ,  B60K35/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  B60W10/10 ,  B60W10/18 ,  A61B5/18 ,  B60K28/06 ,  B60W10/06

CPC classification number: B60W30/18 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  A61B5/18 ,  A61B5/4845 ,  B60K28/063 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60K37/06 ,  B60K2350/1096 ,  B60K2350/2013 ,  B60K2350/967 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/10 ,  B60W10/18 ,  B60W2540/24

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting impairment of a vehicle operator are provided. The method includes detecting a first impairment level at a first time; detecting a second impairment level at a second time after the first time; based on the detected first impairment level and the detected second impairment level, determining a third impairment level at a third time after the second time; and inhibiting vehicle operation in response to determining that the third impairment level is greater than an impairment threshold. The apparatus and method may be used in a vehicle or other apparatus to prevent vehicle operator from operating the vehicle while impaired or prior to becoming impaired.

公开(公告)号：US09855918B1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-02

申请号：US15228828

申请日：2016-08-04

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Michael J. Melaragni ,  William A. Biondo ,  David T. Proefke

IPC: H04W12/08 ,  H04W4/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  B60R25/24 ,  B60R25/20 ,  B60R25/01 ,  B60R25/33 ,  G01S5/02 ,  G07C9/00

CPC classification number: B60R25/24 ,  B60R25/01 ,  B60R25/209 ,  B60R25/33 ,  B60R2325/108 ,  B60R2325/205 ,  G01S5/0027 ,  G01S5/0252 ,  G01S5/0284 ,  G07C9/00309 ,  G07C2009/00317 ,  G07C2009/00365 ,  G07C2009/00388 ,  G07C2009/00769 ,  G07C2209/63

Abstract: A method for controlling access to a vehicle function includes communicating, between a vehicle controller and a portable controller, a plurality of signals. The plurality of signals include an authentication signal and a location signal. The method also includes processing, by at least one of the vehicle controller and the portable controller, the authentication signal during an authentication confirmation process to determine authentication of the portable device. The method further includes processing, by at least one of the vehicle controller and the portable controller, the location signal during a proximity confirmation process to determine whether the portable device is within a predetermined proximity of the vehicle. Additionally, the method includes providing access to the vehicle function of the component when the portable device is authenticated and the portable device is within the predetermined proximity of the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US09764688B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-19

申请号：US14963885

申请日：2015-12-09

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： William A. Biondo ,  Julie A. Kleinert ,  Fred W. Huntzicker ,  Tricia E. Morrow

IPC: G08B21/02 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B60Q5/00 ,  B60Q1/00 ,  B60R1/00

CPC classification number: B60Q9/00 ,  B60Q1/00 ,  B60Q5/005 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B60R25/30 ,  B60R2300/8013

Abstract: A number of illustrative variations may include a method of using vehicle sensors to produce an alert.

公开(公告)号：US09669801B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-06

申请号：US14487411

申请日：2014-09-16

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Thomas E. Utter ,  Douglas M. Kidd ,  David T. Proefke ,  William A. Biondo

IPC: B60R25/10 ,  B60C23/04

CPC classification number: B60R25/1001 ,  B60C23/0408

Abstract: A vehicle includes two or more wheel assemblies, each having a wheel assembly sensor. Each of the wheel assembly sensors is configured to produce acceleration data and pressure data associated with its associated wheel assembly. A wheel assembly tampering module communicatively coupled to the plurality of wheel assembly sensors is configured to produce an output indicative of wheel assembly tampering based on at the acceleration data and the pressure data. Inclination data and signal strength data (associated with each of the wheel assembly sensors) may also be used to determine wheel assembly tampering.