公开(公告)号：US09303442B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-05

申请号：US13527148

申请日：2012-06-19

Applicant: David T. Proefke ,  Charles J. Bongiorno ,  Ron Y. Asmar ,  Aaron P. Creguer

Inventor： David T. Proefke ,  Charles J. Bongiorno ,  Ron Y. Asmar ,  Aaron P. Creguer

IPC: E05F15/00 ,  E05F15/76 ,  E05F15/77 ,  G06F17/00 ,  E05F15/73 ,  E05F15/20 ,  G07C9/00

CPC classification number: E05F15/77 ,  E05F15/73 ,  E05F15/76 ,  E05Y2900/508 ,  E05Y2900/542 ,  E05Y2900/55 ,  G07C2009/00507

Abstract: Passive verification of operator presence in handling requests for vehicle includes initiating activation of a power-operated vehicle component that is subject to a supervised control mechanism. The activation is initiated in response to a request from an operator-controlled device. The passive verification also includes verifying a presence of the operator-controlled device indicative of a presence of an operator of a vehicle, transmitting intermittent signals to the operator-controlled device, monitoring response signals received in response to the intermittent signals, and continuing activation of the power-operated vehicle component until the activation is complete so long as the response signals are received responsive to the monitoring.

Abstract translation: 在处理车辆请求中的操作员存在的被动验证包括启动受监督控制机制的动力车辆部件的启动。 响应于来自操作者控制的设备的请求启动激活。 被动验证还包括验证指示车辆操作者的存在的操作员控制的设备的存在，向操作员控制的设备发送间歇信号，监视响应于间歇信号而接收到的响应信号，以及继续激活 只要响应于监视而接收到响应信号，则动力操作车辆部件直到激活完成。

公开(公告)号：US08944477B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-03

申请号：US12911840

申请日：2010-10-26

Applicant: David T. Proefke ,  Andrew J. Farah ,  William A. Biondo

Inventor： David T. Proefke ,  Andrew J. Farah ,  William A. Biondo

IPC: E05C1/06 ,  B60L11/18

CPC classification number: B60L11/1818 ,  B60L2270/32 ,  B60L2270/34 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y10T292/1021

Abstract: A charge port lock assembly for use with a charge receptacle on a vehicle having a rechargeable battery. The charge port lock assembly may include an actuator assembly including an actuator energizable to retract the post to a retracted position and to move to an extended rest position and a partially retracted rest position; a charge port door that covers the charge receptacle and a has a door ejection spring; a charge door lock assembly that releases the charge port door when the post is in the fully retracted position and retains the charge port door in the closed position when the post is in the other positions; a cord lock assembly that retains a charge cord assembly in the charge receptacle when the post is in the extended rest position and releases the charge cord assembly in the other positions. The controller energizes the actuator.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有可再充电电池的车辆上的充电插座的充电端口锁定组件。 充电端口锁定组件可以包括致动器组件，该致动器组件包括致动器，该致动器能够将柱子缩回到缩回位置并且移动到延伸的静止位置和部分缩回的静止位置; 充电端口门，其覆盖充电插座，并且具有门弹出弹簧; 充电门锁组件，当柱处于完全缩回位置时，其释放充电口门，并且当柱位于其他位置时将充电口门保持在关闭位置; 绳索锁组件，当柱处于延伸的静止位置时，将充电线组件保持在充电插座中，并将充电线组件释放到其它位置。 控制器激励执行器。

公开(公告)号：US20130166104A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-27

申请号：US13494475

申请日：2012-06-12

Applicant: Aaron P. Creguer ,  David T. Proefke ,  Roy Y. Asmar ,  Thomas E. Utter

Inventor： Aaron P. Creguer ,  David T. Proefke ,  Roy Y. Asmar ,  Thomas E. Utter

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: B60R25/245 ,  G08C19/00

Abstract: A driver identification system for a vehicle is provided. The vehicle has a driver's side front door. The driver identification system includes at least one remote device, and a control module. The remote device is activated to send an authentication signal. The control module is in selective communication with the at least one remote device. The control module receives a signal indicating that the driver's side front door of the vehicle is opened. The control module includes control logic for sending an inquiry signal if the signal indicating the driver's side front door is opened is received by the control module. The inquiry signal is configured for activating the at least one remote device to send the authentication signal.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于车辆的驾驶员识别系统。 车辆有一个司机侧前门。 驾驶员识别系统包括至少一个远程设备和控制模块。 远程设备被激活以发送认证信号。 所述控制模块与所述至少一个远程设备选择性地通信。 控制模块接收指示车辆的驾驶员侧前门打开的信号。 如果控制模块接收到指示驾驶员侧前门的信号打开，则控制模块包括用于发送查询信号的控制逻辑。 查询信号被配置用于激活至少一个远程设备以发送认证信号。

公开(公告)号：US08414455B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-09

申请号：US12418251

申请日：2009-04-03

Applicant: Scott A. McCullough ,  Ingobert K. Lassrich ,  David T. Proefke ,  Fred W. Huntzicker

Inventor： Scott A. McCullough ,  Ingobert K. Lassrich ,  David T. Proefke ,  Fred W. Huntzicker

IPC: F16H59/74

CPC classification number: F02N11/0818 ,  B60R25/02 ,  B60W2520/28 ,  F02N11/103 ,  F02N2200/0808 ,  F02N2200/102 ,  Y02T10/48 ,  Y10T70/5956 ,  Y10T477/647 ,  Y10T477/656 ,  Y10T477/6745 ,  Y10T477/68

Abstract: A vehicle system includes a transmission shifting means, an authorization means, an engine, and a control system. The transmission shifting means is capable of being shifted between a first position and a second position, where the first position represents a start mode. The authorization means adapted to detect an identification signal and to supply an authorization signal indicating the identification signal has been verified. The engine is adapted to turn on and to turn off. The control system is in operable communication with the transmission shifting means, the authorization means, and the engine. When the transmission shifting means is shifted to the first position, the transmission shifting means sends a first signal to the control system, the control system detects whether the authorization signal has been received from the authorization means, and if received, the control system provides a first command to the engine to turn on.

Abstract translation: 车辆系统包括变速器换档装置，授权装置，发动机和控制系统。 变速器换档装置能够在第一位置和第二位置之间移动，其中第一位置表示起动模式。 适用于检测识别信号并提供表示识别信号的授权信号的授权装置已被验证。 发动机适合打开并关闭。 控制系统与变速器换档装置，授权装置和发动机可操作地通信。 当发送移位装置移动到第一位置时，发送移位装置向控制系统发送第一信号，控制系统检测是否从授权装置接收到授权信号，如果接收到，则控制系统提供 首先要命令引擎打开。

公开(公告)号：US20130041560A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-14

申请号：US13552778

申请日：2012-07-19

Applicant: CHARLES J. BONGIORNO ,  AARON P. CREGUER ,  DAVID T. PROEFKE

Inventor： CHARLES J. BONGIORNO ,  AARON P. CREGUER ,  DAVID T. PROEFKE

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: B60R25/01 ,  B60R16/0315 ,  B60R25/04 ,  B60R25/24 ,  B60R2025/0405

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for interference reduction during keyless authentication. The apparatus includes a control system having a controller configured to detect an authentication event and deactivate at least one device within the vehicle. The control system is also configured to transmit an authentication command and to reactive the at least one device within the vehicle in response to receiving a valid authentication signal. The method includes an authentication method for a user to operate a vehicle wherein an authentication event is detected and at least one device within the vehicle is deactivated. An authentication command is transmitted and the at least one device within the vehicle is reactivated in response to receiving a valid authentication signal.

公开(公告)号：US20120158244A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-21

申请号：US13314028

申请日：2011-12-07

Applicant: Timothy J. Talty ,  David T. Proefke ,  Craig Atiyeh

Inventor： Timothy J. Talty ,  David T. Proefke ,  Craig Atiyeh

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  G08B29/00

CPC classification number: B60R25/24

Abstract: A system and method for providing a polling signal transmitted from a vehicle that is received by a key fob held by an authorized user of the vehicle as the user approaches the vehicle. When the key fob receives the polling signal, it will automatically transmit a command signal back to the vehicle for some vehicle operation to be performed. Battery power is conserved on the vehicle by using an infrared detector to first detect whether a living thing is in proximity to the vehicle prior to the vehicle transmitting the polling signal.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提供从车辆发送的轮询信号的系统和方法，所述轮询信号由用户接近车辆时由车辆的授权用户持有的密钥卡接收。 当密钥卡接收到轮询信号时，它将自动地将一个命令信号发送回车辆以执行一些车辆操作。 通过使用红外线检测器首先在车辆发送轮询信号之前首先检测生物是否在车辆附近，以保证车辆上的电池功率。

公开(公告)号：US20120158228A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-21

申请号：US12974610

申请日：2010-12-21

Applicant: William A. Biondo ,  David T. Proefke ,  Clark E. McCall

Inventor： William A. Biondo ,  David T. Proefke ,  Clark E. McCall

IPC: B60L15/20 ,  B60L11/18

CPC classification number: B60L11/1874 ,  B60L1/003 ,  B60L1/02 ,  B60L3/12 ,  B60L11/005 ,  B60L11/126 ,  B60L11/1857 ,  B60L11/1875 ,  B60L2210/40 ,  B60L2240/545 ,  B60L2240/547 ,  B60L2240/549 ,  B60L2240/622 ,  B60L2240/667 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  Y02T10/6217 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7022 ,  Y02T10/705 ,  Y02T10/7077 ,  Y02T10/7241 ,  Y02T10/7258 ,  Y02T10/7291 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/162 ,  Y10S903/903 ,  Y10S903/907

Abstract: A method and system for conditioning an energy storage system (ESS) for a vehicle, like a high-voltage battery or a fuel cell used for vehicle propulsion. It may be detrimental for a high-voltage battery in a parked vehicle to be exposed to extreme temperatures for an extended period of time. Thus, the method and system may be used to condition such a battery—for example, by heating it up if it is too cold or by cooling it down if it is too hot—so that the performance, durability, lifespan and/or other aspects of the battery are improved. In an exemplary embodiment, the method predicts if the battery will need conditioning the next time the vehicle is parked and, if such conditioning is needed, then the method predicts if the battery has sufficient charge to perform this conditioning. If the charge appears insufficient, then the method operates an energy generator that provides additional charge to the battery in anticipation of the needed conditioning.

Abstract translation: 一种用于调节用于车辆的能量存储系统（ESS）的方法和系统，例如用于车辆推进的高压电池或燃料电池。 对于停放的车辆中的高压电池在长时间暴露于极端温度下可能是有害的。 因此，该方法和系统可以用于调节这样的电池，例如，如果它太冷则将其加热，或者如果它太热则将其冷却，以使得性能，耐久性，寿命和/或其他 电池的方面得到改善。 在示例性实施例中，该方法预测在下一次车辆停放时电池是否需要调节，并且如果需要这种调节，则该方法预测电池是否具有足够的电荷来执行该调节。 如果电量不足，则该方法操作能量发生器，以期望所需的调节器为电池提供额外的电荷。

公开(公告)号：US20100274480A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-28

申请号：US12430389

申请日：2009-04-27

Applicant: CLARK E. MCCALL ,  WILLIAM A. BIONDO ,  DAVID T. PROEFKE

Inventor： CLARK E. MCCALL ,  WILLIAM A. BIONDO ,  DAVID T. PROEFKE

IPC: G01C21/00 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/3664

Abstract: An information system for providing point of interest information to a user in a vehicle is provided. The system includes a gesture capture device configured to capture data associated with a user gesture, the user gesture having a direction indicating a desired point of interest. The system further includes a navigation device configured to provide a location and orientation associated with the vehicle and a processing module coupled to the gesture capture device and the navigation device. The processing module is configured to retrieve information about the desired point of interest based on the direction of the user gesture received from the gesture capture device and the location and orientation of the vehicle received from the navigation device. The system further includes a display device coupled to the processing module and configured to display the information about the desired point of interest.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于向车辆中的用户提供兴趣点信息的信息系统。 该系统包括被配置为捕获与用户手势相关联的数据的手势捕捉装置，该用户手势具有指示期望的兴趣点的方向。 该系统还包括被配置为提供与车辆相关联的位置和方向的导航装置和耦合到手势捕获装置和导航装置的处理模块。 处理模块被配置为基于从手势捕获装置接收的用户手势的方向以及从导航装置接收到的车辆的位置和方向来检索关于期望的兴趣点的信息。 该系统还包括耦合到处理模块并被配置为显示关于期望的兴趣点的信息的显示设备。

公开(公告)号：US20100204896A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-12

申请号：US12366777

申请日：2009-02-06

Applicant: WILLIAM A. BIONDO ,  DAVID T. PROEFKE ,  CLARK E. McCALL

Inventor： WILLIAM A. BIONDO ,  DAVID T. PROEFKE ,  CLARK E. McCALL

IPC: B60K31/00

CPC classification number: B60W30/143 ,  B60W2550/12 ,  B60W2550/22 ,  B60W2550/402 ,  B60W2720/103

Abstract: Embodiments include methods and apparatus for performing cruise control in a motor vehicle. Signals are received (e.g., by a positioning system interface) from at least one external infrastructure component, and a geographical location of the motor vehicle is determined (e.g., by a processing and control subsystem) based on the signals. A determination is made whether a difference between a target speed and an actual vehicle speed exceeds a threshold and, when the difference exceeds the threshold, a cruise control procedure is performed to maintain a target speed of the motor vehicle. Performing the cruise control procedure includes determining, based on the geographical location, whether the motor vehicle should adjust its speed toward the target speed.

Abstract translation: 实施例包括用于在机动车辆中执行巡航控制的方法和装置。 从至少一个外部基础设施组件接收信号（例如，通过定位系统接口），并且基于该信号确定机动车辆的地理位置（例如，通过处理和控制子系统）。 确定目标速度和实际车辆速度之间的差是否超过阈值，并且当差超过阈值时，执行巡航控制程序以维持机动车辆的目标速度。 执行巡航控制程序包括基于地理位置确定机动车辆是否应当将其速度调整到目标速度。

公开(公告)号：US20100039215A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-18

申请号：US12193448

申请日：2008-08-18

Applicant: David T. Proefke ,  Ingobert K. Lassrich ,  Thomas A. Wilson ,  Fred W. Huntzicker

Inventor： David T. Proefke ,  Ingobert K. Lassrich ,  Thomas A. Wilson ,  Fred W. Huntzicker

IPC: H04Q9/00

CPC classification number: B60R25/24 ,  Y10T70/7757 ,  Y10T70/7763 ,  Y10T70/7768

Abstract: A system for activating a predetermined set of vehicle features on a vehicle is provided. The system comprises a valet keyfob in wireless communication with the vehicle and configured to activate the predetermined set of vehicle features when enabled, and a first processor coupled to the vehicle and configured to enable the valet keyfob to activate the predetermined set of vehicle features.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于激活车辆上的预定车辆特征的系统。 系统包括与车辆无线通信的代客钥匙扣，并且被配置为当启用时激活预定的车辆特征集合;以及第一处理器，其耦合到车辆并且被配置为使得代客钥匙扣能够启动预定的车辆特征集合。