公开(公告)号：US20160027304A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-28

申请号：US14871600

申请日：2015-09-30

Applicant: Nissan North America, Inc.

Inventor： Roy W GOUDY ,  Neal PROBERT ,  Andrew CHRISTENSEN ,  Jeremy S CHAMBERS

IPC: G08G1/16 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  B60W30/095

CPC classification number: G08G1/165 ,  B60Q9/008 ,  B60W30/0956 ,  G08G1/163 ,  G08G1/166

Abstract: A condition monitoring system and method employ a storage device that stores information representing a plurality of boundary points of a boundary circumscribing an area of interest in which the boundary points are defined by two prescribed parameters, and a controller that obtains at least one condition point defined by current values of the prescribed parameters, determines a first boundary point of the boundary points that is closest to the condition point, and generates geometric data representing a geometric relationship between the first boundary point, the condition point and a second boundary point of the boundary points. The controller performs further calculations taking into account the geometric data to generate coordinate condition data, and determines whether the condition point lies within the area of interest based on a comparison between coordinates of the condition point and the coordinate condition data.

Abstract translation: 条件监视系统和方法采用存储装置，该存储装置存储表示边界点由两个规定参数定义的边界区域的边界的多个边界点的信息，以及获得至少一个限定条件点的控制器 通过规定参数的当前值，确定最接近条件点的边界点的第一边界点，并且生成表示边界的第一边界点，条件点和第二边界点之间的几何关系的几何数据 积分 控制器进行进一步的计算，考虑到几何数据以产生坐标条件数据，并且基于条件点的坐标与坐标条件数据之间的比较来确定条件点是否位于感兴趣区域内。

公开(公告)号：US09243441B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-26

申请号：US14193366

申请日：2014-02-28

Applicant: Nissan North America, Inc.

Inventor： Balkishan Malay Gupta ,  Wade May ,  Jerome Buckingham

IPC: B60R25/01 ,  E05F15/77 ,  G06F21/31

CPC classification number: E05F15/77 ,  E05Y2900/50

Abstract: A system for activating a vehicle function includes a vehicle and at least one remote controller. The least one remote controller is configured to receive, prior to a user approaching their vehicle, a request from the user to have a vehicle function activated when the user approaches their vehicle, and to periodically transmit request signals indicating the request. The vehicle defines a first communication range with the at least one remote controller for communication of the request signals. The vehicle is vehicle configured to receive at least one of the request signals upon the at least one remote controller's entry into the first communication range, and generate an instruction to activate the vehicle function in accordance with the request.

Abstract translation: 一种用于启动车辆功能的系统包括车辆和至少一个遥控器。 至少一个遥控器被配置为在用户接近其车辆之前接收来自用户的请求，以在用户接近其车辆时激活车辆功能，并且周期性地发送指示该请求的请求信号。 车辆与至少一个遥控器定义第一通信范围，用于通信请求信号。 车辆被配置为在所述至少一个遥控器进入第一通信范围时接收至少一个请求信号，并且根据请求生成激活车辆功能的指令。

公开(公告)号：US09233581B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-12

申请号：US14097569

申请日：2013-12-05

Applicant: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Scott Fritz ,  Farokh Kavarana ,  David Zdeb ,  John DeYoung

IPC: G08B21/00 ,  B60C23/04 ,  B29D30/00

CPC classification number: B60C23/0408 ,  B29D2030/0072 ,  B60C23/0401

Abstract: A display and a controller are used to implement a tire pressure optimization system for a vehicle. The controller is programmed to receive inflation pressure information indicative of a vehicle tire's inflation pressure, and identify an operating state of the vehicle as being in an optimum state when the inflation pressure information indicates optimum performance, in a warning state when the inflation pressure information indicates the inflation pressure is beyond a warning pressure threshold, or in an advisory state when the inflation pressure information indicates an undesirable performance characteristic outside of the warning state and the optimum state. The controller is programmed to operate the display to output an optimum state indication when the operating state is in the optimum state, a warning indication when the operating state is in the warning state, and an advisory indication when the operating state is in the advisory state.

Abstract translation: 使用显示器和控制器来实现用于车辆的轮胎压力优化系统。 控制器被编程为接收指示车辆轮胎的充气压力的充气压力信息，并且当充气压力信息指示在充气压力信息指示时的警告状态下，当充气压力信息指示最佳性能时，将车辆的操作状态识别为最佳状态 充气压力超过警告压力阈值，或者当通气压力信息表示在警告状态之外的不期望的性能特征和最佳状态时的咨询状态。 控制器被编程为操作显示器，以在操作状态处于最佳状态时输出最佳状态指示，当操作状态处于警告状态时，显示警告指示，以及当操作状态处于建议状态时的建议指示 。

公开(公告)号：US20150375613A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-31

申请号：US14319947

申请日：2014-06-30

Applicant: Nissan North America, Inc.

Inventor： Barry KOVAL ,  Benjamin BOWLBY

IPC: B60K7/00 ,  B60K17/356

CPC classification number: B60K7/0007 ,  B60K17/043 ,  B60K17/046 ,  B60K17/356 ,  B60K2007/0038 ,  B60K2007/0053 ,  B60K2007/0061 ,  B60K2007/0092

Abstract: An electric drive motor assembly for a wheel includes a wheel hub and an electric motor configured to drive the wheel hub. A drive shaft connects the wheel hub to the electric motor. A pivot member is pivotally connected to the electric motor such that the electric motor is rotatable about the pivot member to accommodate movement of the wheel hub.

Abstract translation: 用于车轮的电驱动马达组件包括轮毂和构造成驱动轮毂的电动马达。 驱动轴将轮毂连接到电动马达。 枢转构件枢转地连接到电动机，使得电动机可围绕枢转构件旋转以适应轮毂的运动。

公开(公告)号：US20150345966A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14291514

申请日：2014-05-30

Applicant: Nissan North America, Inc.

Inventor： Nicolas Meuleau

IPC: G01C21/34

CPC classification number: G01C21/3658 ,  G01C21/3453 ,  G01C21/3469 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0217 ,  G05D2201/0213

Abstract: A method and apparatus for autonomous vehicle lane routing and navigation are provided. Autonomous vehicle lane routing and navigation may include identifying vehicle transportation network information including road segment information and lane information, wherein the road segment information for at least one road segment from the plurality of road segments includes lane information representing at least two adjacent lanes, identifying an origin, identifying a destination, generating a plurality of candidate routes from the origin to the destination, wherein each route from the plurality of routes indicates a distinct combination of road segments and lanes, and wherein at least one candidate route from the plurality of candidate routes includes at least one of the adjacent lanes, identifying an optimal route from the plurality of candidate routes, the optimal route having a minimal route cost, and operating the autonomous vehicle to travel from the origin to the destination using the optimal route.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于自主车道路由和导航的方法和装置。 自动车道路线和导航可以包括识别包括路段信息和车道信息的车辆运输网络信息，其中来自多个道路段的至少一个道路段的道路段信息包括表示至少两个相邻车道的车道信息， 生成从目的地到目的地的多个候选路线，其中来自多条路线的各条路线表示路段和车道的不同组合，并且其中，来自多条候选路线的至少一条候选路线 包括相邻车道中的至少一个，识别来自所述多个候选路线的最佳路线，所述最优路线具有最小的路线成本，以及使用所述最优路线来操作所述自主车辆从原点行进到目的地。

公开(公告)号：US09200907B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-01

申请号：US14165753

申请日：2014-01-28

Applicant: Nissan North America, Inc.

Inventor： Vikram Krishnamurthy

IPC: G08G1/123 ,  G01C21/26

CPC classification number: G01C21/26 ,  G01C21/32

Abstract: A method for determining whether a vehicle was washed at a carwash includes recording navigation data for a vehicle. The method further includes identifying whether the vehicle was located at a carwash based on the recorded navigation data, identifying at least one indication that the vehicle was washed while located at the carwash, and determining that the vehicle was washed at the carwash if the vehicle was located at the carwash and at least one indication is identified that the vehicle was washed while located at the carwash.

Abstract translation: 一种用于确定车辆是否在洗车中洗涤的方法包括记录车辆的导航数据。 该方法还包括基于所记录的导航数据识别车辆是否位于洗车，识别车辆在洗车时被洗涤的至少一个指示，以及如果车辆是否被确定车辆在洗车中被洗涤 位于洗车中，并且识别出车辆在洗车时被洗涤的至少一个指示。

公开(公告)号：US09180913B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-10

申请号：US13797237

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: Nissan North America, Inc. ,  Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Kenneth Ameloot ,  Ramkrishna Jayaram Chunduri ,  Takaomi Makino ,  Takuya Yamashita

IPC: B62D21/15 ,  B62D25/08

CPC classification number: B62D21/152 ,  B62D21/155 ,  B62D25/082

Abstract: A vehicle front end structure includes an engine cradle including an engine mounting structure and a force receiving member. The force receiving member is fixedly attached to the engine cradle. The force receiving member includes a force receiving surface extending rearward from a front corner of the engine cradle in a laterally outbound direction at an inclined angle with respect to a vehicle longitudinal direction. The force receiving member is arranged with respect to the engine cradle to receive a longitudinally directed rearward force on the force receiving surface. The force receiving member is configured with respect to the engine cradle to redirect at least a portion of the longitudinally directed rearward force laterally to the engine cradle at the engine mounting structure which is located rearward of the front corner.

Abstract translation: 车辆前端结构包括发动机支架，其包括发动机安装结构和受力构件。 力接收构件固定地附接到发动机支架。 力接收部件包括受力面，该受力面从发动机支架的前角向左右方向相对于车辆前后方向倾斜地向外侧方向出射。 力接收构件相对于发动机支架布置以在力接收表面上容纳纵向指向的后向力。 力接收构件相对于发动机支架构造，以使位于前角的后方的发动机安装结构将至少一部分纵向向后的力侧向地引导到发动机支架。

公开(公告)号：US20150291047A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-15

申请号：US14250925

申请日：2014-04-11

Applicant: Nissan North America, Inc.

Inventor： Daisuke SAITO ,  Toshiro MURAMATSU

IPC: B60L11/18

CPC classification number: B60L11/1824 ,  B60L11/1838 ,  B60L2230/00 ,  B60L2230/40 ,  B60L2240/70 ,  B60L2240/72 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  B60L2260/50 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T10/7291 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/168 ,  Y04S30/12

Abstract: A method of monitoring usage of a charging station includes collecting probe data from a plurality of electric vehicles. The probe data includes charging activity history. A usage value associated with a charging station is determined based on the collected probe data. The usage value associated with the charging station is provided to a requesting electric vehicle.

Abstract translation: 监视充电站的使用的方法包括从多个电动车辆收集探测数据。 探测数据包括充电活动历史。 基于收集的探测数据确定与充电站相关联的使用值。 将与充电站相关联的使用值提供给请求电动车辆。

公开(公告)号：US09153132B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-06

申请号：US14197099

申请日：2014-03-04

Applicant: Nissan North America, Inc.

Inventor： Roy W Goudy ,  Neal Probert ,  Andrew Christensen ,  Jeremy S Chambers

IPC: B60Q1/00 ,  G08G1/16

CPC classification number: G08G1/165 ,  B60Q9/008 ,  B60W30/0956 ,  G08G1/163 ,  G08G1/166

Abstract: An on-board vehicle control system and method employ a storage device that stores information representing a plurality of boundary points of a boundary circumscribing an area of interest in which the boundary points are defined by two prescribed parameters, and a controller that obtains at least one condition point defined by current values of the prescribed parameters, determines a first boundary point of the boundary points that is closest to the condition point, and generates geometric data representing a geometric relationship between the first boundary point, the condition point and a second boundary point of the boundary points. The controller performs further calculations taking into account the geometric data to generate coordinate condition data, and determines whether a warning condition exists by determining whether the condition point lies within the area of interest based on a comparison between coordinates of the condition point and the coordinate condition data.

Abstract translation: 车载车辆控制系统和方法采用存储装置，该存储装置存储表示边界点由两个规定参数定义的限定的关注区域的边界的多个边界点的信息，以及控制器，其获得至少一个 由规定参数的当前值定义的条件点确定最接近条件点的边界点的第一边界点，并生成表示第一边界点，条件点和第二边界点之间的几何关系的几何数据 的边界点。 控制器进行进一步的计算，考虑几何数据以产生坐标条件数据，并且通过基于条件点的坐标与坐标条件之间的比较来确定条件点是否在感兴趣区域内，确定是否存在警告条件 数据。

公开(公告)号：US20150268304A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-24

申请号：US14220646

申请日：2014-03-20

Applicant: Nissan North America, Inc.

Inventor： Shinsuke Yonetani

IPC: G01R31/36 ,  H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/007 ,  H02J3/32

Abstract: Systems and methods of reducing peak energy consumption of a power consumer comprise preprogramming an actual consumption line based on expected power usage, and determining the battery's connection time, required departure time, required departure energy and connection energy. A charge rate and a discharge rate are preselected, and a first charge energy level is calculated from the peak energy level less the discharge rate and the charge rate. A connection time of the battery when the battery is connected to the power consumer, a connection energy of the battery at the connection time, a required departure time of the battery, a required departure energy are determined. A power exchange curve is determined during a connection period between the connection time and the required departure time configured to minimize an expected peak energy level.

Abstract translation: 降低功率消耗的峰值能量的系统和方法包括基于预期的功率使用量来预编程实际消耗线，以及确定电池的连接时间，所需的出发时间，所需的离开能量和连接能量。 预先选择充电速率和放电速率，并根据放电速率和充电速率的峰值能量水平计算第一充电能量水平。 当电池连接到电力用户时，电池的连接时间，电池在连接时的连接能量，电池的所需出发时间，所需的离开能量被确定。 在连接时间与要配置的最小化预期峰值能量水平的所需出发时间之间的连接期间确定电力交换曲线。