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公开(公告)号：US20220390226A1
公开(公告)日：2022-12-08
申请号：US17653430
申请日：2022-03-03
Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company
Inventor： John M. Boncek , Timothy A. Strege , Nicholas J. Colarelli, III
IPC: G01B11/275
Abstract: A machine-vision vehicle wheel alignment measurement system configured with at least one optical sensor to acquire images of optical targets disposed within an operative field of view. The system further includes a processing system configured with software instructions to determine relative spatial positions and orientations of one or more optical targets visible within images acquired by the optical sensor. The processing system is further configured with software instructions to automatically identify an axle count and axle configuration for a vehicle undergoing an alignment inspection or service using the determined relative spatial positions and orientations of the visible optical targets.
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公开(公告)号：US10964134B2
公开(公告)日：2021-03-30
申请号：US16428253
申请日：2019-05-31
Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company
Inventor： Ryan J. Frisch , Mark E. Pinson , Nicholas J. Colarelli, III
Abstract: A vehicle service system for interaction with the on-board electronic systems of a vehicle utilizing a cloud-based vehicle diagnostic system which is configured on-demand for the vehicle undergoing a service procedure. The vehicle service system includes a local processing system in communication with the vehicle and with a cloud-based vehicle diagnostic application service configured to establish an on-demand virtual processing system running a vehicle-specific diagnostic software application. The vehicle-specific diagnostic software application communicates with the vehicle undergoing service to present a service technician with diagnostic results within a graphical user interface of the local processing system. Upon completion of the vehicle service, the remote cloud-based vehicle diagnostic application service terminates the virtual processing system and vehicle-specific diagnostic software application, freeing cloud-based resources for subsequent uses.
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公开(公告)号：US20210005031A1
公开(公告)日：2021-01-07
申请号：US16908336
申请日：2020-06-22
Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company
Abstract: A system and method for vehicle technician communication utilizing a local vehicle service system operatively coupled to a remote vehicle service system via a network connection. The system enables bi-directional communication between the local service technician and a service specialist associated with the remote vehicle service system by configuring the local vehicle service system with software instructions and hardware to provide a communication interface, such as a software app, graphical user interface, or teleconference functionality. Using the communication interface, the service specialist can: (1) guide the local technician through the initial process of establishing a connection between the vehicle undergoing service or inspection and the remote vehicle service system; (2) direct necessary actions during a diagnostic analysis of the vehicle, such as turning on the vehicle's engine, turning a steering wheel, etc.; and (3) convey results of the vehicle diagnostic analysis in verbal, written, or visual form.
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14.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20190249985A1
公开(公告)日：2019-08-15
申请号：US16338647
申请日：2017-09-27
Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company
Inventor： Michael T. Stieff , Nicholas J. Colarelli, III , Brian M. Cejka
IPC: G01B11/275 , G01B11/27
CPC classification number: G01B11/2755 , G01B11/272 , G01B2210/12 , G01B2210/143 , G01B2210/283 , G01M17/06 , G01S7/4026 , G01S2007/4086
Abstract: A support structure having a vertical element supporting a set of cameras associated with a vehicle measurement or inspection system together with at least one target structure required for realignment or recalibration of onboard vehicle safety system sensors. A camera crossbeam carried by the support structure locates the set of cameras as required to view a vehicle undergoing measurement or inspection. The target structure is affixed to the vertical element of the support structure, at an elevation suitable for observation by at least one vehicle onboard sensors during a realignment or recalibration procedure. A set of rollers facilitates positioning of the target structure on a supporting floor surface during a realignment or recalibration procedure.
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公开(公告)号：US10311835B1
公开(公告)日：2019-06-04
申请号：US15704714
申请日：2017-09-14
Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company
Inventor： Daniel R. Dorrance , Nicholas J. Colarelli, III , Timothy A. Strege
IPC: G01M17/02 , G01M17/013 , B60C11/03 , G01B21/18 , G06F17/30 , G09G5/40 , B60C99/00 , H04N13/204
Abstract: A vehicle service system configured to acquire images of a three-dimensional region of a vehicle wheel assembly tire tread surface. The vehicle service system is configured to process the acquired images to produce a collection of data points corresponding to the spatial position of surface points in the region from which tire tread wear characteristics are identified. The acquired images are further utilized to provide both a graphical and a numerical display to an operator, with the numerical display linked to specifically annotated or indexed points or windows within the graphical display, thereby enabling an operator to quickly identify specific focus points or regions on the tire surface which have been measured at the numerically identified tread depths.
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公开(公告)号：US09805697B1
公开(公告)日：2017-10-31
申请号：US13835241
申请日：2013-03-15
Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company
Inventor： Daniel R. Dorrance , Nicholas J. Colarelli, III , Timothy A. Strege
CPC classification number: G09G5/40 , B60C99/006 , H04N13/204
Abstract: A vehicle service system having a means for acquiring images of a three-dimensional region of a vehicle wheel assembly tire tread surface. The vehicle service system is configured to process the acquired images to produce a collection of data points corresponding to the spatial position of surface points in the region from which tire tread wear characteristics are identified. The acquired images are further utilized to provide both a graphical and a numerical display to an operator, with the numerical display linked to specifically annotated or indexed points or windows within the graphical display, thereby enabling an operator to quickly identify specific focus points or regions on the tire surface which have been measured at the numerically identified tread depths.
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公开(公告)号：US09778030B2
公开(公告)日：2017-10-03
申请号：US14200564
申请日：2014-03-07
Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company
Inventor： James W. McClenahan , Michael T. Stieff , John M. Boncek , Timothy A. Strege , Nicholas J. Colarelli, III
IPC: G01B11/275
CPC classification number: G01B11/2755 , G01B2210/12 , G01B2210/143 , G01B2210/20 , G01B2210/24 , G01B2210/28 , G01B2210/30
Abstract: A vehicle wheel service system including a plurality of sensors positioned in proximity to a heavy-duty multi-axle vehicle, to measure angles associated with three or more axles of the vehicle without repositioning the mounting of the sensors after initiating a measurement procedure. Additional sensors, associated with a vehicle reference, such as the vehicle frame axis, are disposed to provide vehicle reference measurement data which is communicated to a processing system. The processing system is configured with software instructions to evaluate the measurement data and to determine various vehicle wheel alignment angle measurements and/or necessary vehicle adjustments for each axle relative to the vehicle reference or to a fixed axle having a determined relationship to the vehicle reference.
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公开(公告)号：US12123707B2
公开(公告)日：2024-10-22
申请号：US18315271
申请日：2023-05-10
Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company
Inventor： Brian M. Cejka , Nicholas J. Colarelli, III , Michael T. Stieff
IPC: G01B11/275 , G01B11/27 , G01M17/06 , G01S7/40 , G01S7/497
CPC classification number: G01B11/2755 , G01B11/272 , G01M17/06 , G01S7/4026 , G01S7/4972 , G01B2210/12 , G01B2210/143 , G01B2210/283 , G01S7/4086
Abstract: A support structure having a vertical element supporting a set of cameras associated with a vehicle measurement or inspection system together with at least one target structure required for realignment or recalibration of onboard vehicle safety system sensors. A camera crossbeam carried by the support structure locates the set of cameras as required to view a vehicle undergoing measurement or inspection. The target structure is affixed to the vertical element of the support structure, at an elevation suitable for observation by at least one vehicle onboard sensors during a realignment or recalibration procedure. A set of rollers facilitates positioning of the target structure on a supporting floor surface during a realignment or recalibration procedure.
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公开(公告)号：US11872965B2
公开(公告)日：2024-01-16
申请号：US17313699
申请日：2021-05-06
Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company
Inventor： Timothy A. Strege , Nicholas J. Colarelli, III
CPC classification number: B60S5/00 , G01P13/00 , G07C5/0808
Abstract: A vehicle ADAS target or fixture is configured with an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) consisting of a combination of accelerometers and gyroscopes capable of estimating a relative position and orientation within the spatial volume of the vehicle service area by tracking changes in acceleration and rotation. A controller monitors movement of the IMU relative to an established reference location, generating output utilized by a vehicle service system to guide a technician to position and orient the vehicle ADAS target or fixture at a selected location within the vehicle service area required to conduct a vehicle ADAS service procedure.
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公开(公告)号：US11721140B2
公开(公告)日：2023-08-08
申请号：US16908336
申请日：2020-06-22
Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company
CPC classification number: G07C5/0808 , G07C5/008 , G07C5/0841 , H04W4/40 , G07C2205/02
Abstract: A system and method for vehicle technician communication utilizing a local vehicle service system operatively coupled to a remote vehicle service system via a network connection. The system enables bi-directional communication between the local service technician and a service specialist associated with the remote vehicle service system by configuring the local vehicle service system with software instructions and hardware to provide a communication interface, such as a software app, graphical user interface, or teleconference functionality. Using the communication interface, the service specialist can: (1) guide the local technician through the initial process of establishing a connection between the vehicle undergoing service or inspection and the remote vehicle service system; (2) direct necessary actions during a diagnostic analysis of the vehicle, such as turning on the vehicle's engine, turning a steering wheel, etc.; and (3) convey results of the vehicle diagnostic analysis in verbal, written, or visual form.
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