公开(公告)号：US10829098B2

公开(公告)日：2020-11-10

申请号：US16036577

申请日：2018-07-16

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Donald A. Perlick ,  Bang Kim Cao ,  Kurt Howard Nickerson

IPC: B60T7/12 ,  B60T8/17 ,  B60W10/11 ,  B60W30/14 ,  B60W10/184

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed herein that perform automatic downhill snub braking. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes an electronic powertrain controller to cause a deceleration of a vehicle in response to a first request from an electronic cruise controller, the first request responsive to a change in grade of a driving surface and an electronic brake controller to apply snub braking to the vehicle in response to a second request received from the electronic cruise controller, the second request responsive to a speed of the vehicle reaching a maximum speed.

公开(公告)号：US20190283767A1

公开(公告)日：2019-09-19

申请号：US16427897

申请日：2019-05-31

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Alex James ,  Donald A. Perlick ,  Thomas Salmon ,  Bang Kim Cao

IPC: B60W50/00 ,  B60W10/184 ,  B60W10/10 ,  B60W30/18 ,  B60W10/06

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to extricate a vehicle from a stuck condition, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed. An example apparatus includes: a user interface to receive a command to place a vehicle in an autonomous control mode of the vehicle; and a stuck mode controller to autonomously shift a transmission of the vehicle alternately between a reverse gear and a forward gear of the vehicle when in the autonomous control mode to autonomously rock the vehicle back and forth. A timing of the shifting of the transmission is based on a ratio of a velocity of the vehicle to an acceleration of the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20180229698A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-16

申请号：US15433833

申请日：2017-02-15

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Thomas Salmon ,  Alex James ,  Bang Kim Cao ,  Donald A. Perlick

IPC: B60T7/12 ,  B60T8/24 ,  B60T17/22

CPC classification number: B60T7/12 ,  B60T8/246 ,  B60T17/22 ,  B60T17/221 ,  B60T2201/124 ,  B60T2201/16 ,  F16D65/0037

Abstract: Example methods and apparatus to perform brake sweeping procedures on vehicle brakes are described herein. An example apparatus includes a controller to determine when a vehicle has made a turn, compare an angle at which the vehicle has turned to an angle threshold, and schedule a brake sweeping procedure based on the comparison.

公开(公告)号：US10358141B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-23

申请号：US15332451

申请日：2016-10-24

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Alex James ,  Donald A. Perlick ,  Thomas Salmon ,  Bang Kim Cao

IPC: B60W30/18 ,  B60W50/00 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/184 ,  B60W10/10

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to extricate a vehicle from a stuck condition, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed. An example method includes receiving a command to place a vehicle in a stuck mode. The stuck mode corresponds to an autonomous control mode of the vehicle. The method further includes autonomously controlling the vehicle in the stuck mode to attempt to extricate the vehicle from a stuck condition.

公开(公告)号：US20240054827A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-15

申请号：US17888307

申请日：2022-08-15

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Alex James ,  Donald A. Perlick ,  Bang Kim Cao

IPC: G07C5/08 ,  B60T7/12

CPC classification number: G07C5/0825 ,  B60T7/12 ,  G07C5/0833

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for indications in automated vehicle hold systems are disclosed. An example apparatus includes determining that the automated vehicle hold system is active. Based on the determination that the automated vehicle hold system is active, initiating a delay timer. Prior to the delay timer elapsing, providing, by executing instructions with at least one processor, a first indication corresponding to the auto hold not being engaged, and upon the delay timer elapsing, providing a second indication corresponding to the auto hold being engaged.

公开(公告)号：US10015260B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-03

申请号：US15335894

申请日：2016-10-27

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Donald A. Perlick ,  Jerry Alex James ,  Howard Churchwell

IPC: H04W4/00 ,  G07C5/00 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W84/04

CPC classification number: H04L67/12 ,  H04L12/2856 ,  H04L12/40 ,  H04L2012/40273 ,  H04W4/44 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W84/042 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to receive sensor data from a vehicle sensor. The processor is also configured to determine an existence of a condition for which information display has been designated. The processor is further configured to determine a non-vehicular device predesignated for receipt and display of the information and responsive to the condition determination, transfer the information to the device.

公开(公告)号：US20240375582A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-14

申请号：US18315221

申请日：2023-05-10

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Cornelius Macfarland ,  Daniel K. Tuttle ,  David Michael Russell ,  Kirk White ,  Donald A. Perlick

IPC: B60Q9/00 ,  B60K35/00 ,  G06T11/20 ,  H04R3/00

Abstract: Methods and systems are presented for generating visual and audible aids for a human that is driving a vehicle. In one example, a visual indication is provided during conditions when a wheel speed exceeds a vehicle reference speed by more than a threshold speed. In another example, an audible indication is provided during conditions when a vehicle speed exceeds a vehicle reference speed by more than a threshold speed.

公开(公告)号：US20200017078A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-16

申请号：US16036577

申请日：2018-07-16

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Donald A. Perlick ,  Bang Kim Cao ,  Kurt Howard Nickerson

IPC: B60T7/12 ,  B60T8/17 ,  B60W10/11 ,  B60W10/184 ,  B60W30/14

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed herein that perform automatic downhill snub braking. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes an electronic powertrain controller to cause a deceleration of a vehicle in response to a first request from an electronic cruise controller, the first request responsive to a change in grade of a driving surface and an electronic brake controller to apply snub braking to the vehicle in response to a second request received from the electronic cruise controller, the second request responsive to a speed of the vehicle reaching a maximum speed.

公开(公告)号：US20180111625A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-26

申请号：US15332451

申请日：2016-10-24

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Alex James ,  Donald A. Perlick ,  Thomas Salmon ,  Bang Kim Cao

IPC: B60W50/00 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/184 ,  B60W10/10 ,  B60W30/18

CPC classification number: B60W50/0098 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/10 ,  B60W10/184 ,  B60W30/18009 ,  B60W2050/0004 ,  B60W2530/00 ,  B60W2600/00 ,  Y02T10/76

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to extricate a vehicle from a stuck condition, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed. An example method includes receiving a command to place a vehicle in a stuck mode. The stuck mode corresponds to an autonomous control mode of the vehicle. The method further includes autonomously controlling the vehicle in the stuck mode to attempt to extricate the vehicle from a stuck condition.