公开(公告)号：US20140222277A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-07

申请号：US14162173

申请日：2014-01-23

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： OMER TSIMHONI ,  ASAF DEGANI ,  CHARLES A. GREEN ,  JEREMY A. SALINGER ,  DAVID M. ZANDE

IPC: G05D1/02

CPC classification number: B60W30/00 ,  G01C21/3697

Abstract: Methods and control systems are provided for automatically controlling operation of a vehicle. In one embodiment, the control system includes an exterior sensor for sensing the environment outside the vehicle. A processor is in communication with the exterior sensor and configured to calculate a driving plan of the vehicle based at least partially on the sensed environment outside the vehicle. The processor is also configured to calculate a confidence level of the driving plan of the vehicle based at least partially on the sensed environment around the vehicle. The control system also includes a display in communication with the processor and configured to receive data from the processor and display a representation of at least one of the driving plan and the confidence level.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于自动控制车辆操作的方法和控制系统。 在一个实施例中，控制系统包括用于感测车辆外部的环境的外部传感器。 处理器与外部传感器通信并且被配置为至少部分地基于车辆外部感测到的环境来计算车辆的驾驶计划。 处理器还被配置为至少部分地基于车辆周围的感测环境来计算车辆的驾驶计划的置信水平。 控制系统还包括与处理器通信并被配置为从处理器接收数据并且显示驾驶计划和置信水平中的至少一个的表示的显示器。

公开(公告)号：US20140132405A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-15

申请号：US13894294

申请日：2013-05-14

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： RAYMOND J. KIEFER ,  CHARLES A. GREEN ,  DONALD K. GRIMM

IPC: B60Q9/00

CPC classification number: B60Q9/008 ,  B60W30/095 ,  B60W50/14 ,  B60W50/16 ,  B60W2050/143 ,  B60W2050/146 ,  G08G1/16

Abstract: A method of alerting a driver of a vehicle is provided. The method includes: receiving conditions data from one or more collision avoidance systems; determining an alert mode based on the conditions data; and selectively coordinating an alert pattern for more than one of haptic alert devices, visual alert devices, and auditory alert devices based on the alert mode.

Abstract translation: 提供了提醒车辆驾驶员的方法。 该方法包括：从一个或多个防撞系统接收条件数据; 基于条件数据确定警报模式; 以及基于所述警报模式选择性地协调用于多于一个触觉警报设备，视觉警报设备和听觉警报设备的警报模式。

公开(公告)号：US20130342338A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-26

申请号：US13894307

申请日：2013-05-14

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： CHARLES A. GREEN ,  RAYMOND J. KIEFER ,  DONALD K. GRIMM

IPC: B60Q9/00

CPC classification number: B60Q9/008 ,  B60W30/095 ,  B60W50/14 ,  B60W50/16 ,  B60W2050/143 ,  B60W2050/146 ,  G08G1/166 ,  G08G1/167 ,  G08G1/168

Abstract: A method of alerting a driver of a vehicle is provided. The method includes: receiving conditions data from one or more collision avoidance systems; determining an alert mode based on the conditions data, wherein the alert mode indicates at least two of alert conditions, vehicle conditions, and driving scenarios; and at least one of arbitrating, synchronizing, and combining at least two alert patterns associated with the at least two of the alert conditions, the vehicle conditions, and the driving scenarios and associated with one or more alert devices.

Abstract translation: 提供了提醒车辆驾驶员的方法。 该方法包括：从一个或多个防撞系统接收条件数据; 基于条件数据确定警报模式，其中所述警报模式指示警报条件，车辆状况和驾驶场景中的至少两个; 以及至少一个仲裁，同步和组合与所述警报条件，车辆状况和驾驶场景中的至少两个相关联的至少两个警报模式，并与一个或多个警报设备相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20150239500A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US14191018

申请日：2014-02-26

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： CHARLES A. GREEN ,  KENNETH L. ROSOL ,  MICHAEL P. TURSKI ,  JEREMY A. SALINGER

IPC: B62D6/10

CPC classification number: B62D6/10 ,  B62D15/025

Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling a driving feature for an automated driving system are provided. In one embodiment, a method includes: receiving a first sensor signal from a first sensor; receiving a second sensor signal from a second sensor; selectively determining a driver intent based on at least one of the first sensor signal and the second sensor signal; and controlling the driving feature based on the driver intent.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于控制自动驾驶系统的驾驶特征的方法和系统。 在一个实施例中，一种方法包括：从第一传感器接收第一传感器信号; 从第二传感器接收第二传感器信号; 基于所述第一传感器信号和所述第二传感器信号中的至少一个选择性地确定驾驶员意图; 以及基于驾驶员意图来控制驾驶特征。

公开(公告)号：US20130342366A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-26

申请号：US13894345

申请日：2013-05-14

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： RAYMOND J. KIEFER ,  MARK A. STEBBINS ,  DIANE K. MCQUEEN ,  ALEXANDER N. BALLIOS ,  CHARLES A. GREEN

IPC: G08B6/00

CPC classification number: G08B6/00 ,  B60N2/986 ,  B60N2002/981 ,  B60Q9/00

Abstract: Methods and vehicles are provided for providing haptic feedback to a vehicle occupant. In one embodiment, the method includes determining at least one of interior conditions and exterior conditions of a vehicle. The vehicle includes a plurality of haptic actuators disposed in a seat. The method further includes calculating at least one of a pulse width modulation (PWM) pattern and an on/off compensation pattern based on the determined interior conditions and exterior conditions. The method further includes generating a signal with active periods that include at least one of the calculated patterns to command the plurality of haptic actuators to produce haptic pulses.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于向车辆乘客提供触觉反馈的方法和车辆。 在一个实施例中，该方法包括确定车辆的内部条件和外部条件中的至少一个。 车辆包括设置在座椅中的多个触觉致动器。 该方法还包括基于所确定的内部条件和外部条件来计算脉宽调制（PWM）模式和开/关补偿模式中的至少一个。 所述方法还包括产生具有活动周期的信号，所述活动周期包括所计算的模式中的至少一个，以命令所述多个触觉致动器产生触觉脉冲。

公开(公告)号：US20130342337A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-26

申请号：US13894290

申请日：2013-05-14

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： RAYMOND J. KIEFER ,  CHARLES A. GREEN ,  DONALD K. GRIMM

IPC: B60Q9/00

CPC classification number: B60Q9/008 ,  B06B1/16 ,  B60N2/80 ,  B60N2/986 ,  B60N2002/981 ,  B60W50/16 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G08B6/00

Abstract: A method of alerting a driver of a vehicle is provided. The method includes: receiving alert settings configured by a user through a user interface; and selectively generating an alert pattern for at least one of a haptic alert device, an auditory alert device, and a visual alert device based on the alert settings.

Abstract translation: 提供了提醒车辆驾驶员的方法。 该方法包括：通过用户界面接收由用户配置的警报设置; 以及基于所述警报设置，针对触觉警报设备，听觉警报设备和视觉警报设备中的至少一个选择性地生成警报模式。

公开(公告)号：US20130342330A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-26

申请号：US13894322

申请日：2013-05-14

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： RAYMOND J. KIEFER ,  ALEXANDER N. BALLIOS ,  CHARLES A. GREEN ,  MARK A. STEBBINS ,  DIANE K. MCQUEEN

IPC: G08B6/00

CPC classification number: G08B6/00 ,  B60N2/90 ,  B60N2002/981

Abstract: Methods and vehicles are provided for providing haptic feedback to a vehicle occupant. In one embodiment, the method includes selecting a pattern of active haptic periods during which a controller will command a plurality of haptic actuators disposed in a seat of a vehicle to generate haptic pulses, determining a desired voltage of a signal supplied to the haptic actuators that indicates the active haptic periods to generate a desired intensity of haptic pulses, determining an actual voltage of an energy storage device of the vehicle, calculating a pulse width modulation (PWM) pattern that simulates the desired voltage when applied to the signal using the actual voltage, and generating a signal that indicates the active haptic periods based on the PWM pattern to command the haptic actuators to generate the desired intensity of haptic pulses.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于向车辆乘客提供触觉反馈的方法和车辆。 在一个实施例中，该方法包括选择主动触觉周期的模式，在该模式期间，控制器将命令设置在车辆座位中的多个触觉致动器以产生触觉脉冲，确定提供给触觉致动器的信号的期望电压， 指示用于产生期望强度的触觉脉冲的活动触觉周期，确定车辆的能量存储装置的实际电压，计算当使用实际电压施加到信号时模拟期望电压的脉冲宽度调制（PWM）模式 并且基于所述PWM模式生成指示所述主动触觉周期的信号，以命令所述触觉致动器产生所需的触觉脉冲强度。

公开(公告)号：US20130131907A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-23

申请号：US13678652

申请日：2012-11-16

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： CHARLES A. GREEN ,  JEREMY A. SALINGER ,  OMER TSIMHONI ,  ERIC L. RAPHAEL

IPC: G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G08G1/00 ,  B60K28/066 ,  B60W2540/22 ,  G05D1/0055 ,  G08B21/02

Abstract: A method and system may prevent misuse of an autonomous driving system by providing at least one prompt at least one prompt for a driver of a vehicle. A sensor may whether the driver responds to the prompt. A processor may determine whether the driver exercises sufficient supervisory control of the vehicle, based on whether the driver responds to the prompt. The processor may disengage the autonomous driving system if the driver fails to exercise sufficient supervisory control of the vehicle. The processor may further reduce the vehicle's speed if the driver continues to misuse the autonomous driving system.

Abstract translation: 方法和系统可以通过向车辆的驾驶员提供至少一个提示至少一个提示来防止对自主驾驶系统的误用。 传感器可以判断驾驶员是否响应提示。 处理器可以基于驾驶员是否响应提示来确定驾驶员是否对车辆进行足够的监督控制。 如果驾驶员不能对车辆进行足够的监视控制，则处理器可能会脱离自主驾驶系统。 如果驾驶员继续滥用自主驾驶系统，则处理器可以进一步降低车辆的速度。

公开(公告)号：US20180244288A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-30

申请号：US15445733

申请日：2017-02-28

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： YI G. GLASER ,  RAYMOND J. KIEFER ,  CHARLES A. GREEN ,  DANIEL S. GLASER ,  MICHAEL A. WUERGLER ,  DEBBIE NACHTEGALL ,  MAUREEN A. SHORT ,  ERIC L. RAPHAEL

IPC: B60W50/14 ,  B60W40/08 ,  B60R11/04

CPC classification number: B60W50/14 ,  B60W40/08 ,  B60W50/16 ,  B60W2040/0827 ,  B60W2050/143 ,  B60W2050/146 ,  B60W2420/42 ,  B60W2420/52 ,  B60W2420/54 ,  B60W2520/06 ,  B60W2540/10 ,  B60W2540/12 ,  B60W2540/18 ,  B60W2540/26

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for responding to drowsiness of a driver. The method and system comprise detecting by a module the drowsiness of the driver based on a detected level exceeding a threshold associated with at least one of a set of conditions of the driver which indicate the drowsiness of the driver. The conditions of driver drowsiness include driver performance, vigilance, judgment and alertness. A response to the conditions which have been detected is provided by assists to the driver to at least facilitate reducing the detected level below the threshold associated with the conditions and any subsequent drowsiness of the driver.

公开(公告)号：US20170287320A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-05

申请号：US15086864

申请日：2016-03-31

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： GRANT L. MEADE ,  VYACHESLAV BEREZIN ,  CHARLES A. GREEN

IPC: G08C17/02 ,  G07C5/08 ,  B60D1/62

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  B60D1/62 ,  G07C5/0816 ,  G08C2200/00

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for facilitating communications between a vehicle and a trailer. In accordance with one embodiment, a system includes a memory, and a processor, and a transceiver. The memory is disposed onboard a trailer that is configured to be connected to a vehicle. The memory stores trailer-specific information pertaining to the trailer. The processor is disposed onboard the trailer, and is coupled to the memory. The processor is configured to provide instructions to automatically transmit the trailer-specific information to the vehicle, for customization of vehicle operation based on the trailer-specific information. The transceiver is coupled to the processor. The transceiver is configured to automatically transmit, based on the instructions provided by the processor, the trailer-specific information to the vehicle, for customization of vehicle operation based on the trailer-specific information for when the trailer is connected to the vehicle.