公开(公告)号：US20230373478A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-23

申请号：US17746171

申请日：2022-05-17

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Andrew Denis Lewandowski ,  Jordan Barrett ,  Brendan Francis Diamond ,  Keith Weston ,  Anthony Maraldo

IPC: B60W30/14 ,  G01C21/34

CPC classification number: B60W30/143 ,  G01C21/3492 ,  B60W2555/60

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory, and the memory stores instructions executable by the processor to receive an input indicating a destination; determine a route for a vehicle from a current location of the vehicle to the destination; activate a navigation feature to output guidance instructing an operator to follow the route; and, in response to the navigation feature being active for the route, prompt the operator to activate a driver-assist feature of the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US11813982B1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-14

申请号：US17863441

申请日：2022-07-13

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Keith Weston ,  Andrew Denis Lewandowski ,  Jordan Barrett ,  Jennifer Bloedow

IPC: B60Q5/00 ,  B60W30/095

CPC classification number: B60Q5/008 ,  B60W30/0953 ,  B60W2554/4041 ,  B60W2556/10

Abstract: A target vehicle can be identified for sound recording. A microphone on the host vehicle is activated to record sounds emanating from the target vehicle. A host vehicle assist feature is operated to maintain a sound recording proximity to the target vehicle. Then the sounds emanating from the target vehicle are recorded while the host vehicle is within the sound recording proximity of the target vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US11760355B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-19

申请号：US17346735

申请日：2021-06-14

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Andrew Denis Lewandowski ,  Keith Weston ,  Brendan F. Diamond ,  Jordan Barrett

IPC: B60W30/18 ,  B62D12/02 ,  B62D15/02 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W10/18

CPC classification number: B60W30/18163 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/18 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B62D12/02 ,  B62D15/021 ,  B62D15/0255 ,  B60W2510/0676 ,  B60W2510/087 ,  B60W2510/244 ,  B60W2530/209 ,  B60W2552/15 ,  B60W2554/4049 ,  B60W2710/18 ,  B60W2720/106 ,  B60W2720/125 ,  B60W2720/24

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to receive data indicating a lane change by a first vehicle that is towing a second vehicle, the data including data indicating a direction that first wheels of the first vehicle are turning while the first vehicle is performing the lane change; and during the lane change, instruct a steering system of the second vehicle to turn second wheels of the second vehicle in a same direction as the first wheels.

公开(公告)号：US20230264569A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-24

申请号：US17674979

申请日：2022-02-18

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Jordan Barrett ,  Keith Weston ,  Brendan Francis Diamond ,  Andrew Denis Lewandowski

IPC: B60K31/00 ,  F02D33/00

CPC classification number: B60K31/0008 ,  B60K31/0066 ,  F02D33/00 ,  B60K2031/0025 ,  B60K2031/0091

Abstract: A system comprises a computer having a processor and a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the processor to monitor conditions of a roadway as a vehicle travels the roadway while an adaptive cruise control feature of the vehicle is active, identify an expected condition change based on the monitoring the conditions of the roadway, determine a preferred power state for an engine of the vehicle based on the expected condition change, determine that an engine power state transition is planned for the engine, the engine power state transition including transitioning the engine from a current power state to a planned power state, and resolve the engine power state transition based on the preferred power state.

公开(公告)号：US20230260295A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-17

申请号：US17671637

申请日：2022-02-15

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Keith Weston ,  Brendan F. Diamond ,  Michael Alan McNees ,  Jordan Barrett ,  Andrew Denis Lewandowski

IPC: G06V20/59 ,  G06T15/00 ,  G06T15/08 ,  B60W40/13

CPC classification number: G06V20/59 ,  G06T15/005 ,  G06T15/08 ,  B60W40/13

Abstract: A system receives identification of an item to be loaded into a vehicle and determines dimensions of the item. The system adds the item to a total load for an identified vehicle and, based on known dimensions of available space in the identified vehicle, determines one or more candidate placement options for each of one or more items comprising the total load, within available space within the vehicle, wherein candidate placement options for each item are determined so as not to overlap with placement options for another of the one or more items within a given configuration representing placement options for all of the one or more items comprising the total load. Additionally, the system presents a visual rendering of at least one given configuration that successfully allows the total load to fit within the available space.

公开(公告)号：US11708075B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-25

申请号：US17225443

申请日：2021-04-08

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Andrew Denis Lewandowski ,  Jordan Barrett ,  Grant Patrick Mayer ,  Tim Beck ,  Keith Weston ,  Brendan F. Diamond

IPC: B60W30/16 ,  B60W50/00 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: B60W30/16 ,  B60W50/0097 ,  G05D1/0223 ,  B60W2554/4042 ,  B60W2554/4043 ,  B60W2554/4045 ,  G05D2201/0213

Abstract: While operating a host vehicle in a lane, a target vehicle is detected entering the lane in front of the vehicle. A trajectory of the target vehicle is predicted based on sensor data. Upon determining that the target vehicle will pass through the lane based on the predicted trajectory, the host vehicle is operated based on determining a presence or an absence of a lead vehicle. Upon determining that the target vehicle will remain in the lane based on the predicted trajectory, the host vehicle is operated with the target vehicle as the lead vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20230221724A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-13

申请号：US17571849

申请日：2022-01-10

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Andrew Denis Lewandowski ,  Jordan Barrett ,  Brendan Diamond ,  Keith Weston

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  B63B79/10 ,  B63B79/40 ,  B60Q1/24 ,  B63H21/21

CPC classification number: G05D1/0206 ,  B63B79/10 ,  B63B79/40 ,  B60Q1/24 ,  B63H21/21

Abstract: A vehicle for assisting a docking operation for a marine vessel. The vehicle includes a position sensor operable to detect a position of the marine vessel. A first controller is communicatively coupled with the position sensor. The first controller is operable to receive a first instruction from a second controller corresponding to the marine vessel to monitor the position sensor. The first controller is further operable to receive positional data corresponding to the position of the marine vessel relative to a dock. The first controller is further operable to communicate the positional data to the second controller to assist with the docking operation.

公开(公告)号：US20230150394A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-18

申请号：US17529137

申请日：2021-11-17

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Brendan Diamond ,  Jim Stevens ,  Keith Weston ,  Andrew Denis Lewandowski

IPC: B60L58/12 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G01C21/34

CPC classification number: B60L58/12 ,  G01C21/3469 ,  G01C21/3889 ,  G07C5/0816 ,  B60L2240/545 ,  B60L2240/622

Abstract: The disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods for adaptive prediction of electrified vehicle performance including receiving a set of goal parameters identifying a drivers performance requirements, receiving a set of fixed parameters related to course, vehicle and passenger status, receiving past energy consumption data for the electrified vehicle and the driver, generating an adaptive prediction of a future state of charge (SOC) of one or more electricity sources, and providing a dynamic control alteration based on the adaptive prediction, the dynamic control alteration as a function of the set of goal parameters. The adaptive prediction is based on the set of goal parameters, the set of fixed parameters and the past energy consumption data. The adaptive prediction includes updated parameters based on performance of the electrified vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20230064517A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-02

申请号：US17465585

申请日：2021-09-02

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Keith Weston ,  Jordan Barrett ,  Andrew Denis Lewandowski ,  Brendan Diamond

IPC: G08G1/16 ,  G08G1/005 ,  G08G1/01 ,  G08G1/04

Abstract: The disclosure generally pertains to systems and methods for issuing a hazard warning to an animate object located in a vicinity of a vehicle. In an example method, a processor in a warning system of a vehicle, detects an animate object (a person or an animal) in the vicinity of a first vehicle and determines a hazard posed to the animate object. The hazard, which may be caused by the first vehicle or another vehicle that is moving in a collision course with the animate object, can be evaluated by determining a trajectory of the animate object and a trajectory of the vehicle. If the probability of intersection of the two trajectories exceeds a threshold intersection probability level, the processor recognizes a hazard and issues a warning to the animate object (a horn beep, flashing lights, or a text message to a smart device of the person).

公开(公告)号：US20230041371A1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-09

申请号：US17397737

申请日：2021-08-09

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Keith Weston ,  Michael Alan Mcnees ,  Andrew Denis Lewandowski ,  Brendan Diamond ,  Jordan Barrett

IPC: B60W40/08 ,  B60W50/14 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06T7/13

Abstract: Driver attention and hand placement systems and methods are disclosed herein. An example method includes providing warning messages to a driver of a vehicle based on steering wheel input or hand-wheel contact by the driver. The warning messages are provided according to a first scheme when the steering wheel input is above a threshold value and according to a second scheme when the steering wheel input is below a threshold value and images obtained by a camera in the vehicle indicate that at least one hand of the driver is on the steering wheel.