公开(公告)号：US12240453B2

公开(公告)日：2025-03-04

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

Abstract: A computer is programmed to, in response to a navigation feature being active for a route, prompt an operator of the vehicle to activate a driver-assist feature of the vehicle. For example, the computer can output a message via a user interface indicating that the driver-assist feature is available to be used. The computer is further programmed to receive an input indicating a destination, determine the route for the vehicle from a current location of the vehicle to the destination, and activate the navigation feature to output guidance instructing the operator to follow the route.

公开(公告)号：US12128894B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-29

申请号：US17527437

申请日：2021-11-16

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

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

IPC: B60W30/14 ,  B60S1/08 ,  B60W30/16 ,  B60W40/02 ,  B60W40/105 ,  B60W50/00 ,  B60W50/14

CPC classification number: B60W30/143 ,  B60S1/0896 ,  B60W30/16 ,  B60W40/02 ,  B60W40/105 ,  B60W50/14 ,  B60W2050/0083 ,  B60W2300/14 ,  B60W2540/049 ,  B60W2555/20 ,  B60W2556/45

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to receive a speed of windshield wipers of a vehicle, adjust a setting for an adaptive cruise control of the vehicle based on the speed of the windshield wipers, and instruct a propulsion of the vehicle to operate in accordance with the adjusted setting of the adaptive cruise control.

公开(公告)号：US11975614B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-07

申请号：US17399804

申请日：2021-08-11

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

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

IPC: B60L15/20 ,  B60W30/18 ,  B60W50/14 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G07C5/08 ,  H04W4/46

CPC classification number: B60L15/20 ,  B60W30/18009 ,  B60W50/14 ,  G07C5/0825 ,  H04W4/46 ,  B60W2050/146 ,  B60W2530/203 ,  B60W2556/65 ,  G01C21/3407

Abstract: Informed towing is provided. Towing information is identified, by a towing vehicle, with respect to a towed vehicle to be towed by the towing vehicle. A towed configuration of the towed vehicle is monitored. Responsive to the towed configuration of the towed vehicle being incorrect according to the towing information, a warning is displayed in the HMI indicating the incorrect towing configuration.

公开(公告)号：US20230400318A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-14

申请号：US17835196

申请日：2022-06-08

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Anthony Maraldo ,  Brendan F. Diamond ,  Keith Weston ,  Andrew Denis Lewandowski

IPC: G01C21/36 ,  G01C21/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/3605 ,  G01C21/3874 ,  G01C21/3826 ,  G01C21/3889

Abstract: A system examines a current route to determine if one or more instances of off-road travel exist providing an alternative path for reaching a route destination. The system determines that characteristics of a vehicle meet parameters associated with at least one of the instances of off-road travel. Also, the system, responsive to the determining that the characteristics meet the parameters, provides a driver with indication of an alternative route across the instance of off-road travel, including any payment necessary to use the instance of off-road travel. The system, responsive to driver selection of the instance of off-road travel, negotiates payment for usage of the instance of off-road travel and, responsive to negotiating payment, changes the current route to include the instance of off-road travel. The system also provides digital permissions for the vehicle to travel on the instance of off-road travel.

公开(公告)号：US20230339455A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-26

申请号：US17727450

申请日：2022-04-22

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Keith Weston ,  Matthew Johnson ,  Andrew Denis Lewandowski ,  Brendan Diamond

IPC: B60W30/02 ,  B60W40/114 ,  B60G17/016

CPC classification number: B60W30/02 ,  B60W40/114 ,  B60G17/016 ,  B60W2530/207 ,  B60W2720/16 ,  B60W2710/22 ,  B60W2520/14 ,  B60W2510/207 ,  B60G2500/20 ,  B60G2300/044 ,  B60G2400/0513

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to control stability of a vehicle and trailer are disclosed. An example apparatus to control stability of a vehicle and trailer includes stability monitoring circuitry to determine, based on sensor data from one or more sensors of the vehicle, whether a vehicle stability condition associated with the vehicle is satisfied, and stability control circuitry to, in response to the vehicle stability condition not being satisfied, adjust a load distribution on front wheels and rear wheels of the vehicle by adjusting a vehicle pitch.

公开(公告)号：US20230325168A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-12

申请号：US17658399

申请日：2022-04-07

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Andrew Denis Lewandowski ,  Jordan Barrett

IPC: G06F8/65 ,  B60W50/06 ,  B60W40/09 ,  B60W40/02

CPC classification number: G06F8/65 ,  B60W50/06 ,  B60W40/09 ,  B60W40/02 ,  B60W2556/10 ,  B60W2540/30 ,  B60W2555/20

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods for connected vehicle enhancements. An example method may include causing to present, based on a first factor, an offer to install a first software update to a vehicle for a first period of time. The example method may also include receiving a request to install the first software update for the first period of time. The example method may also include causing to install the first software update on the vehicle at a first time. The example method may also include causing to disable, based on a determination that the first period of time has elapsed, the first software update on the vehicle. The example method may also include receiving a request to permanently install the software update on the vehicle. The example method may also include causing to permanently install the first software update on the vehicle at a second time.

公开(公告)号：US20230249746A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-10

申请号：US17568545

申请日：2022-01-04

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Keith Weston ,  Lorne Forsythe ,  Brendan Diamond ,  Andrew Denis Lewandowski ,  Michael Alan McNees ,  Jordan Barrett

IPC: B62D13/02 ,  B62D13/04 ,  B60W30/095 ,  B60W50/14

CPC classification number: B62D13/02 ,  B60W30/0953 ,  B60W30/0956 ,  B60W50/14 ,  B62D13/04 ,  B60W2050/146 ,  B60W2300/14 ,  B60W2420/42

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to control a vehicle trailer using torque vectoring are disclosed. An example apparatus to control a trailer of a vehicle includes condition determination circuitry to determine, based on data from sensors on at least one of the trailer or the vehicle, whether a condition associated with the vehicle is satisfied, and torque control circuitry to adjust, in response to the condition being satisfied, a first torque of a first motor and a second torque of a second motor, the first motor operatively coupled to a first wheel of the trailer, the second motor operatively coupled to a second wheel of the trailer.

公开(公告)号：US20230182700A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-15

申请号：US17546783

申请日：2021-12-09

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Keith Weston ,  Filip Tomik ,  Brendan F. Diamond ,  Andrew Denis Lewandowski ,  Jordan Barrett ,  Michael Alan Mcnees ,  Matthew Johnson

IPC: B60T8/32 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/18

CPC classification number: B60T8/321 ,  B60T8/3205 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/18 ,  B60T2220/02 ,  B60T2220/06 ,  B60T2210/14 ,  B60W2520/30 ,  B60W2552/35

Abstract: A vehicle includes wheels, brakes, and a controller. The wheels are configured to propel the vehicle. The brakes are configured to generate a braking torque at the wheels. The controller is programed to, in response to (i) a commanded braking torque and (ii) a relative jounce between two of the wheels exceeding a threshold, operate the brakes to increase the braking torque to less than the commanded braking torque. The controller is further programed to, in response to (i) the commanded braking torque and (ii) a droop of at least one of the wheels exceeding a threshold, operate the brakes to increase the braking torque to less than the commanded braking torque.

公开(公告)号：US20220396271A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-15

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 ,  B62D15/02 ,  B62D12/02 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W10/18

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：US20220324448A1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-13

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

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.