公开(公告)号：US09205815B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-08

申请号：US14489787

申请日：2014-09-18

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Hassen Hammoud ,  Jianbo Lu ,  Gilberto Burgio ,  Todd N. Clark ,  Otto Hofmann ,  Mohsen Lakehal-Ayat ,  Shweta M. Farmer ,  Jason Shomsky ,  Roland Schaefer

IPC: B60T7/00 ,  B60T7/22 ,  B60T7/12 ,  B60T8/172 ,  B60T8/1755

CPC classification number: B60T7/22 ,  B60T7/12 ,  B60T8/172 ,  B60T8/1755 ,  G05D1/0088

Abstract: A method for controlling a vehicle braking system includes commanding vehicle brakes to provide braking torque based on a driver braking request in response to a detected collision and an anticipated application of a driver-actuated brake pedal after the collision. The method additionally includes activating the vehicle brakes in the absence of application of the brake pedal in response to a subsequent application and release of the brake pedal while a motion sensor reading exceeds a predefined threshold.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制车辆制动系统的方法包括：响应于检测到的碰撞和驾驶员致动的制动踏板在碰撞之后的预期应用，基于驾驶员制动请求来指示车辆制动器提供制动转矩。 该方法还包括当运动传感器读数超过预定义的阈值时响应随后的制动踏板的应用和释放而在不施加制动踏板的情况下启动车辆制动。

公开(公告)号：US08930060B1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-06

申请号：US13941894

申请日：2013-07-15

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Jianbo Lu ,  Stephen W. Rouhana

IPC: G01C22/00 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0214 ,  B60K28/14 ,  B60W40/04 ,  B60W2030/082 ,  G05D2201/0213

Abstract: An environment monitor has a plurality of sensors for detecting predetermined safety risks associated with a plurality of potential destination regions around a vehicle as the vehicle moves over a roadway. The environment monitor selects one of the potential destination regions having a substantially lowest safety risk as a target area. A path determination unit assembles a plurality of plausible paths between the vehicle and the target area, monitors predetermined safety risks associated with the plurality of plausible paths, and selects one of the plausible paths having a substantially lowest safety risk as a target path. An impact detector detects an impact between the vehicle and another object. A stability control is configured to autonomously steer the vehicle onto the target path when the impact is detected.

Abstract translation: 环境监视器具有多个传感器，用于当车辆在道路上行驶时检测与车辆周围的多个潜在目的地区域相关联的预定安全风险。 环境监视器选择具有基本上最低安全风险的潜在目的地区域中的一个作为目标区域。 路径确定单元在车辆与目标区域之间组合多个可信路径，监视与多个可信路径相关联的预定安全风险，并且选择具有基本上最低安全风险的合理路径中的一个作为目标路径。 冲击检测器检测车辆与另一物体之间的冲击。 稳定性控制被配置为当检测到冲击时将车辆自主地引导到目标路径上。

公开(公告)号：US08914192B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-16

申请号：US13795106

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Kwaku O. Prakah-Asante ,  Dimitar Petrov Filev ,  Finn Tseng ,  Jianbo Lu

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/00 ,  B60W50/087 ,  B60W2520/10 ,  B60W2520/105 ,  B60W2520/125 ,  B60W2520/14 ,  B60W2540/18 ,  B60W2550/12 ,  G01C21/3641

Abstract: A vehicle's dynamic handling state, driver inputs to the vehicle, etc. may be examined to determine one or more measures of driver workload. Driver interface tasks may then be delayed and/or prevented from executing based on the driver workload so as to not increase the driver workload. Alternatively, driver interface tasks may be schedule for execution based on the driver workload and caused to execute according to the schedule, for example, to minimize the impact the executing driver interface tasks have on driver workload.

公开(公告)号：US08825293B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-02

申请号：US13734826

申请日：2013-01-04

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Davor Hrovat ,  Dimitar Petrov Filev ,  Jianbo Lu

IPC: B60G17/016 ,  B60G23/00 ,  B60W10/22 ,  B60W10/06

CPC classification number: B60G17/0195 ,  B60G17/0164 ,  B60G2300/60 ,  B60G2800/014 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/22 ,  B60W30/143 ,  B60W30/192 ,  B60W2550/14 ,  B60W2550/141 ,  B60W2550/142 ,  Y02T10/52

Abstract: A method is described comprising modulating vehicle speed about a target speed by operating a vehicle with an engine at high output and then operating the vehicle with the engine off, and adjusting operation of a suspension system based on the vehicle operation with the engine at high output and the engine off to control vehicle pitch during the modulating of vehicle speed about the target speed.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种方法，其包括通过以高输出运行具有发动机的车辆来调节车辆速度关于目标速度，然后在发动机关闭的情况下操作车辆，并且基于车辆操作来调整具有高输出功率的发动机的悬架系统的操作 并且在关于目标速度的车速调节期间关闭发动机以控制车辆俯仰。

公开(公告)号：US08825292B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-02

申请号：US13738150

申请日：2013-01-10

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Eric H. Tseng ,  Davor Hrovat ,  Jianbo Lu ,  Mitch McConnell ,  Matthias Dehmel ,  Michael Seemann ,  Fredrick V. Owens

IPC: B62D61/12 ,  B60G17/015

CPC classification number: B60G17/0165 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/017 ,  B60G17/0195 ,  B60G2400/0513 ,  B60G2400/204 ,  B60G2400/252 ,  B60G2400/37 ,  B60G2400/42 ,  B60G2401/142 ,  B60G2401/16 ,  B60G2401/174 ,  B60G2401/21 ,  B60G2800/01 ,  B60G2800/20

Abstract: A method for controlling a vehicle includes the step of determining if a curb parking operation is feasible for the vehicle. If a curb parking operation is deemed infeasible, an operator of the vehicle is notified that curb parking is infeasible. If a curb parking operation is deemed feasible, actuatable elements of the vehicle are controlled to facilitate the curb parking operation.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制车辆的方法包括确定路边停车操作对于车辆是否可行的步骤。 如果路边停车操作被视为不可行，则通知车辆的操作者路边停车是不可行的。 如果路边停车操作被认为是可行的，则控制车辆的可启动元件以便于路边停车操作。

公开(公告)号：US08788146B1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-22

申请号：US13736292

申请日：2013-01-08

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Jianbo Lu ,  Dimitar P. Filev ,  Davor Hrovat ,  Eruc Hongtei Tseng ,  Uwe Hoffmann ,  Simon Baales ,  Micheal Seemann

IPC: B60G17/0165 ,  B60G17/018 ,  B60G17/015 ,  G01S17/88 ,  B60G17/016 ,  G01S17/93

CPC classification number: B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/016 ,  B60G17/0165 ,  B60G17/018 ,  B60G17/0195 ,  B60G17/02 ,  B60G17/06 ,  B60G2400/0521 ,  B60G2400/0522 ,  B60G2400/0523 ,  B60G2400/102 ,  B60G2400/104 ,  B60G2400/106 ,  B60G2400/20 ,  B60G2400/25 ,  B60G2400/52 ,  B60G2400/82 ,  B60G2400/96 ,  B60G2401/14 ,  B60G2401/16 ,  B60G2401/21 ,  B60G2500/10 ,  B60G2500/20 ,  B60G2500/30 ,  G01S17/88 ,  G01S17/936

Abstract: A method for controlling an active suspension includes steps of determining a dimension of a road abnormality ahead of the vehicle and comparing the dimension with a vehicle dimension. Responsive to the comparison, the abnormality is classified as one type of a plurality of predetermined types. Responsive to a height dimension of the abnormality, the abnormality is further classified as having one of a small, medium, or large severity. The suspension is controlled responsive to the type and severity.

Abstract translation: 用于控制主动悬架的方法包括确定车辆前方的道路异常的尺寸并将该尺寸与车辆尺寸进行比较的步骤。 响应于比较，异常被分类为多种预定类型的一种类型。 响应于异常的高度尺寸，异常被进一步分类为具有小，中或大严重性之一。 根据类型和严重程度来控制悬浮液。

公开(公告)号：US20130197750A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-01

申请号：US13795077

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Dimitar Petrov Filev ,  Finn Tseng ,  Kwaku O. Prakah-Asante ,  Jianbo Lu

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/00 ,  B60W50/087 ,  B60W2520/10 ,  B60W2520/105 ,  B60W2520/125 ,  B60W2520/14 ,  B60W2540/18 ,  B60W2550/12 ,  G01C21/3641

Abstract: A vehicle's dynamic handling state, driver inputs to the vehicle, etc. may be examined to determine one or more measures of driver workload. Driver interface tasks may then be delayed and/or prevented from executing based on the driver workload so as to not increase the driver workload. Alternatively, driver interface tasks may be schedule for execution based on the driver workload and caused to execute according to the schedule, for example, to minimize the impact the executing driver interface tasks have on driver workload.

公开(公告)号：US20130190976A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-25

申请号：US13795093

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Kwaku O. Prakah-Asante ,  Dimitar Petrov Filev ,  Jianbo Lu ,  Finn Tseng

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/00 ,  B60W50/087 ,  B60W2520/10 ,  B60W2520/105 ,  B60W2520/125 ,  B60W2520/14 ,  B60W2540/18 ,  B60W2550/12 ,  G01C21/3641

Abstract: A vehicle's dynamic handling state, driver inputs to the vehicle, etc. may be examined to determine one or more measures of driver workload. Driver interface tasks may then be delayed and/or prevented from executing based on the driver workload so as to not increase the driver workload. Alternatively, driver interface tasks may be schedule for execution based on the driver workload and caused to execute according to the schedule, for example, to minimize the impact the executing driver interface tasks have on driver workload.

公开(公告)号：US12227201B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-18

申请号：US17068151

申请日：2020-10-12

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Jianbo Lu ,  Timothy Mark Feldkamp ,  Sanghyun Hong ,  Ling Zhu ,  Mitch McConnell

IPC: G08G1/16 ,  B60W30/095 ,  B60W60/00 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G01C21/36 ,  G06N3/04 ,  G06N3/08 ,  G06V20/56 ,  G06V20/58

Abstract: A system comprises a computer including a processor and a memory. The memory storing instructions executable by the processor to cause the processor to determine a perception zone of interest, via a trained perception model, based on at least one of a vehicle parameter or planning data, wherein the vehicle parameter comprises at least one of a vehicle direction or a vehicle speed and the planning data comprises a route and trajectory to be traversed by the vehicle; determine a vehicle route and trajectory based on a subset of sensor data, wherein the subset of sensor data corresponds to the perception zone of interest; and operate the vehicle to traverse the vehicle route and trajectory.

公开(公告)号：US11754414B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-12

申请号：US17320137

申请日：2021-05-13

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Justin Miller ,  Pavithra Madhavan ,  Sanghyun Hong ,  Jianbo Lu

IPC: G01C21/36 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: G01C21/3647 ,  G05D1/0234 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G06K7/1417 ,  G06Q10/0832

Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to generating travel route information that is interpretable by a delivery robot for traversing a last mile of a delivery. In an example embodiment, an individual captures a video clip while moving along a travel route that is preferred by the individual for use by the delivery robot. The video clip is converted into a digital route map that the delivery robot uses to reach a package drop-off location on the property. In another example embodiment, an individual captures an image of a portion of the property and appends oral instructions to reach the package drop-off location. The image and the oral instructions are converted into a digital route map for use by the delivery robot. In yet another example embodiment, markers affixed to a surface of a traversable area on the property are used by the delivery robot to reach the package drop-off location.