公开(公告)号：US08464068B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-11

申请号：US11610566

申请日：2006-12-14

申请人： Nathan Ampunan ,  Carl J. Hering

发明人： Nathan Ampunan ,  Carl J. Hering

IPC分类号： G06F21/00

CPC分类号： G06F21/57

摘要： A method for detecting an unauthorized programming or installation of software on an electronic module on a vehicle. The method obtains information regarding programming of the electronic module. The information may be obtained by detecting a programming session of the electronic module or after the module has been programmed. The obtained information is compared with information identifying whether programming of the electronic module is authorized or unauthorized. A determination whether the programming is authorized or unauthorized is made based on the comparison.

摘要翻译： 一种在车辆上的电子模块上检测未经授权的编程或软件安装的方法。 该方法获得关于电子模块的编程的信息。 可以通过检测电子模块的编程会话或在模块被编程之后获得该信息。 将获得的信息与识别电子模块的编程是授权还是未授权的信息进行比较。 基于比较确定编程是否被授权或未授权。

公开(公告)号：US07826944B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-02

申请号：US11610923

申请日：2006-12-14

申请人： Christopher L. Oesterling ,  Fahd Z. Laghrari ,  Carl J. Hering

发明人： Christopher L. Oesterling ,  Fahd Z. Laghrari ,  Carl J. Hering

IPC分类号： H04L29/08 ,  G06F17/30

CPC分类号： H04L67/125 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/28 ,  H04L67/2842

摘要： A remotely configurable telematics unit cache provides for selective caching of data of interest to a remote caller. The configurable caching system ensures that selected data is available when the vehicle is not in operation and the telematics unit is not powered on. A remote caller can remotely configure the telematics unit cache to selectively store data of interest. Subsequently, the telematics module can accept calls from the caller and the cached information can be pulled. Thus, the configurable cache allows a remote caller to selectively and positively configure the cache to store desired data to be later uploaded without requiring a call-back from the telematics unit and without limiting the cached data to predetermined data groups.

摘要翻译： 可远程配置的远程信息处理单元缓存提供对远程呼叫者感兴趣的数据的选择性缓存。 可配置的缓存系统可确保当车辆未运行且远程信息处理单元未通电时所选数据可用。 远程呼叫者可以远程配置远程信息处理单元缓存以选择性地存储感兴趣的数据。 随后，远程信息处理模块可以接受来自呼叫者的呼叫，并且可以拉出缓存的信息。 因此，可配置高速缓存允许远程呼叫者选择性地和积极地配置高速缓存以存储要稍后上传的所需数据，而不需要来自远程信息处理单元的回叫，而不将缓存的数据限制到预定的数据组。

公开(公告)号：US20090243828A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12059414

申请日：2008-03-31

申请人： Carl J. Hering ,  Christopher L. Oesterling ,  John J. Correia

发明人： Carl J. Hering ,  Christopher L. Oesterling ,  John J. Correia

IPC分类号： B60Q1/00 ,  G01M17/00

CPC分类号： G06Q10/00 ,  G07C5/008

摘要： A method provides vehicle information to an interested party, such as a vehicle owner or driver, regarding the operation of a vehicle. The method includes the step of measuring a parameter of operation produced by the vehicle. A level based on the parameter measured is then calculated. A notification message that includes information concerning the level is constructed. The method then sends the notification message to the interested party via an electronic messaging system. The electronic messaging system can be an email communication system.

摘要翻译： 一种方法向诸如车主或驾驶员的感兴趣方提供关于车辆操作的车辆信息。 该方法包括测量由车辆产生的操作参数的步骤。 然后计算基于测量参数的电平。 构建包含关于该级别的信息的通知消息。 该方法然后通过电子消息系统将通知消息发送给感兴趣方。 电子消息系统可以是电子邮件通信系统。

公开(公告)号：US20080161988A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-03

申请号：US11618377

申请日：2006-12-29

申请人： Christopher L. Oesterling ,  John Correia ,  Carl J. Hering ,  Nathan Ampunan

发明人： Christopher L. Oesterling ,  John Correia ,  Carl J. Hering ,  Nathan Ampunan

IPC分类号： G01M17/00

CPC分类号： G07C5/008

摘要： In examples of the invention, a vehicle diagnostics update mechanism provides a frequent connection to a vehicle telematics unit. In this way, large amounts of vehicle data that are available when the vehicle is on or cached, i.e., when the vehicle is off, can be pulled and used to provide a vehicle update to the user. In one example, a “vehicle dashboard” application running on a vehicle owner's computer in the form of a tool bar provides diagnostics updates in a quick and easy to use format. The tool bar also provides a means for executing user selections and commands and for providing alerts to the user.

摘要翻译： 在本发明的示例中，车辆诊断更新机构提供与车辆远程信息处理单元的频繁连接。 以这种方式，当车辆打开或高速缓存时，即当车辆关闭时可用的大量车辆数据可以被拉动并用于向用户提供车辆更新。 在一个示例中，以工具栏形式在车主计算机上运行的“车辆仪表板”应用以快速且易于使用的格式提供诊断更新。 工具栏还提供执行用户选择和命令以及向用户提供警报的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20080071882A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-20

申请号：US11532273

申请日：2006-09-15

申请人： Carl J. Hering ,  Nathan Ampunan

发明人： Carl J. Hering ,  Nathan Ampunan

IPC分类号： G06F15/16

CPC分类号： H04L67/125 ,  G08G1/017

摘要： A method for obtaining an electronic Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) from a vehicle. According to one embodiment, an electronic VIN request is generated at the vehicle through a vehicle user interface, such as a visual display, a microphone, a speaker, a keypad, or an electronic control or button. According to another embodiment, the electronic VIN request is generated at an entity, such as a remote call center, that is remotely located from the vehicle. In either case, the electronic VIN request causes the vehicle hardware to query one or more vehicle electronic module(s) for electronic VIN(s) stored therein, so that output related to the electronic VIN(s) can be provided.

摘要翻译： 一种用于从车辆获得电子车辆识别号码（VIN）的方法。 根据一个实施例，通过诸如视觉显示器，麦克风，扬声器，小键盘或电子控制或按钮的车辆用户界面在车辆上产生电子VIN请求。 根据另一个实施例，电子VIN请求在远离车辆的实体（例如远程呼叫中心）处产生。 在任一情况下，电子VIN请求导致车辆硬件查询一个或多个车载电子模块以存储在其中的电子VIN，从而可以提供与电子VIN相关的输出。

公开(公告)号：US08515616B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-20

申请号：US12059639

申请日：2008-03-31

申请人： Carl J. Hering ,  Ryan M. Edwards

发明人： Carl J. Hering ,  Ryan M. Edwards

IPC分类号： G01M17/00

CPC分类号： G06F17/00 ,  G06Q10/20 ,  G07C5/008

摘要： A method for providing diagnostic assistance to a driver of a vehicle when calling a call center following a diagnostic warning being displayed on the vehicle instrument panel. Upon establishing the call, indicator data representative of the warning is automatically sent to the call center where it is used to select one or more diagnostic tests targeted to particular vehicle systems associated with the warning. The test is carried out at the vehicle and the resulting diagnostic data sent back to the call center. The call is then switched to an advisor at the call center and the received diagnostic data is used to aid the advisor in providing the diagnostic assistance to the driver.

摘要翻译： 一种在车辆仪表板上显示诊断警告之后呼叫呼叫中心时向车辆驾驶员提供诊断辅助的方法。 在建立呼叫时，表示警告的指示符数据被自动发送到呼叫中心，用于选择针对与警告相关联的特定车辆系统的一个或多个诊断测试。 测试在车辆上进行，并将得到的诊断数据发送回呼叫中心。 然后，该呼叫被切换到呼叫中心的顾问，并且所接收的诊断数据用于帮助顾问向驾驶员提供诊断帮助。

公开(公告)号：US08321524B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-27

申请号：US11532273

申请日：2006-09-15

申请人： Carl J. Hering ,  Nathan Ampunan

发明人： Carl J. Hering ,  Nathan Ampunan

IPC分类号： G06F15/16

CPC分类号： H04L67/125 ,  G08G1/017

摘要： A method for obtaining an electronic Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) from a vehicle. According to one embodiment, an electronic VIN request is generated at the vehicle through a vehicle user interface, such as a visual display, a microphone, a speaker, a keypad, or an electronic control or button. According to another embodiment, the electronic VIN request is generated at an entity, such as a remote call center, that is remotely located from the vehicle. In either case, the electronic VIN request causes the vehicle hardware to query one or more vehicle electronic module(s) for electronic VIN(s) stored therein, so that output related to the electronic VIN(s) can be provided.

摘要翻译： 一种用于从车辆获得电子车辆识别号码（VIN）的方法。 根据一个实施例，通过诸如视觉显示器，麦克风，扬声器，小键盘或电子控制或按钮的车辆用户界面在车辆上产生电子VIN请求。 根据另一个实施例，电子VIN请求在远离车辆的实体（例如远程呼叫中心）处产生。 在任一情况下，电子VIN请求导致车辆硬件查询一个或多个车载电子模块以存储在其中的电子VIN，从而可以提供与电子VIN相关的输出。

公开(公告)号：US20090160607A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：US11963125

申请日：2007-12-21

申请人： Ryan M. Edwards ,  Carl J. Hering

发明人： Ryan M. Edwards ,  Carl J. Hering

IPC分类号： G05B19/00

CPC分类号： G07C9/00182 ,  B60R25/24 ,  B60R2325/101 ,  G07C2009/00761 ,  G07C2009/00769

摘要： A vehicle key fob for communicating information between one or more electronic devices, such as a personal or laptop computer, and a wireless-enabled vehicle. In one embodiment, a wired communications link is established between the electronic device and the vehicle key fob over a wired connection, such as a USB cable. A separate wireless communications link is established between a wireless interface located in the vehicle key fob, such as a wireless adapter, and the wireless-enabled vehicle so that information can be sent from the electronic device to the vehicle, and vice-versa, in a secured manner.

摘要翻译： 用于在诸如个人或膝上型计算机的一个或多个电子设备和能够启用无线的车辆之间传送信息的车辆钥匙扣。 在一个实施例中，通过诸如USB电缆的有线连接在电子设备和车辆钥匙卡之间建立有线通信链路。 在诸如无线适配器的车辆钥匙卡之间的无线接口和能够启用无线的车辆之间建立单独的无线通信链路，使得可以将信息从电子设备发送到车辆，反之亦然，在 一个安全的方式。

公开(公告)号：US5173194A

公开(公告)日：1992-12-22

申请号：US446119

申请日：1989-12-05

申请人： Carl J. Hering, Jr.

发明人： Carl J. Hering, Jr.

IPC分类号： B01D24/30

CPC分类号： B01D24/30

摘要： A filtration apparatus includes a vertical column of filter media contained in and defined by a liquid-impervious vessel. A filtrate collection chamber is fixedly and centrally located in the media column. The collection chamber has liquid impervious top and sidewalls and an open bottom, whereby liquid to be filtered and introduced through a feed pipe at the top of the media column passes downward through the media column past the collection chamber and then upward into the collection chamber, is removed through a filtrate collection pipe. The apparatus may include equipment for continuously washing and recycling the filter media, and auxiliary alternatives for increasing the efficiency of the apparatus. Also included is the novel method for practicing the invention, particularly with the novel apparatus.

摘要翻译： 过滤装置包括容纳在液体不可渗透容器中并由液体不可渗透容器限定的过滤介质的垂直柱。 滤液收集室固定地位于介质柱中央。 收集室具有不透液体的顶部和侧壁以及开放的底部，由此通过介质塔顶部的进料管过滤和引入的液体向下通过介质塔通过收集室，然后向上进入收集室， 通过滤液收集管除去。 该设备可以包括用于连续洗涤和再循环过滤介质的设备，以及用于提高设备效率的辅助替代方案。 还包括实施本发明的新方法，特别是新颖的装置。

公开(公告)号：US09489778B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-08

申请号：US12844566

申请日：2010-07-27

申请人： Carl J. Hering

发明人： Carl J. Hering

IPC分类号： G06F7/00 ,  B60Q1/00 ,  G07C5/00

CPC分类号： G07C5/008

摘要： A system for alerting a driver to a condition of a vehicle is disclosed herein. The system includes, but is not limited to, a telematics unit that is mounted to the vehicle and that is configured to receive a fault notification from a subsystem on board the vehicle when a fault in the subsystem is detected. A call center is remotely located from the vehicle and is communicatively connected to the telematics unit. The telematics unit is configured to provide the fault notification to the call center. The call center is configured to initiate communication with the driver if the fault falls within a first category of faults and to set a trigger in the telematics unit to initiate contact with the call center upon a next ignition actuation of the vehicle if the fault falls within a second category of faults.

摘要翻译： 本文公开了一种用于向驾驶员警告车辆状况的系统。 该系统包括但不限于安装到车辆的远程信息处理单元，并且被配置为当检测到子系统中的故障时从车辆上的子系统接收故障通知。 一个呼叫中心位于远离车辆的位置，并与远程信息处理单元通信。 远程信息处理单元配置为向呼叫中心提供故障通知。 如果故障落入第一类故障中，则呼叫中心被配置为发起与驾驶员的通信，并且如果故障落在车内的下一次点火启动之后，在远程信息处理单元中设置触发器以启动与呼叫中心的接触 第二类故障。