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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8185302 | Conservational vehicle routing A route-determination method includes gathering road-related data in a vehicle navigation system (VNS) for a plurality of routes between two locations. This may include weighting two or more of the possible routes in the VNS based at least on the road-related data. ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8125101 | Digitally encoded vehicle lamp switch system with fault tolerance A digitally encoded vehicle lamp switch system provided that supplies signals for controlling the lighting functions of a vehicle. The lamp switch system includes a multi-position switch circuit having a plurality of contacts. The multi-position switch contacts sele... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8120478 | Vehicle information display and method An information display system for a hybrid electric vehicle configured to display one or more reasons an engine is on is provided. The information display system determines which engine on reasons are true and applies a prioritization strategy to determine which eng... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8116972 | System and method for determining a vehicle refueling strategy A method for generating a fueling strategy that generally minimizes fueling costs for a specified route to be traveled by a vehicle during a multi-day time period may include, based on current and forecasted fuel prices for the multi-day time period, (i) selecting a... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8106759 | System and method for controlling early low fuel warning based on driver status A system and method is provided for controlling the operation of notifying drivers of the fluid level. Primary and secondary keys are adapted to be associated to primary and secondary drivers. A key ignition device is positioned on the primary and secondary keys and... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8103412 | System and method for controlling blind spot monitoring and cross traffic alert based on driver status A system for controlling the operation of performing at least one of blind spot monitoring and cross traffic alert in a vehicle based on driver status is provided. The system comprises a controller configured to receive at least one driver status signal indicative o... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8086267 | System and method for provisioning a wireless networking connection A vehicle communication system includes a processor that may query a wireless device to determine, among other things, a carrier identity. The carrier identity is the identity of the service provider for the wireless device. If the carrier identity is known, the pro... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8082774 | Multi-functional vehicle fuel display A multi-functional, composite fuel display for displaying both fuel level information and fuel economy information is provided. The fuel level is displayed using a plurality of bar segments, each corresponding to a single unit of fuel. Once a single unit of fuel is ... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8073589 | User interface system for a vehicle A user interface system and method for a vehicle enables access to an electronic device. The electronic device is configured to transmit a first data set wherein the first data set indicates at least one of appearance and a function requirement. A user interface mod... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8063755 | Method and device for assisting a driver in developing a fuel-saving driving style Various embodiments relate to a method and device for assisting a driver of a motor vehicle to develop a fuel-saving driving style. A route section which permits driving at a constant speed may be determined. Further, the constant speed may be determined. An acceler... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8036634 | System and method for automatic storage and retrieval of emergency information A vehicle communication system may retrieve “in case of emergency” (ICE) information from a wireless device. The ICE information may include contact information, medical information, etc., and may be transferred to an emergency provider, if the vehicle communica... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7868750 | System and method for controlling a safety restraint status based on driver status A system and method for notifying primary and second drivers about a status of a safety restraint in a vehicle is provided. A primary and secondary keys are adapted to be associated to the primary and secondary drivers. A key ignition device is positioned on each of... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7865298 | System and method for providing route information to a driver of a vehicle A system and method for providing route information to a driver of a vehicle given a predetermined destination having more than one route available to reach the predetermined destination includes receiving a driver input indicating a vehicle operating preference. Op... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7865276 | System and method for displaying an overall efficiency of a hybrid electric vehicle A system and method for determining and displaying an overall efficiency value of a vehicle. The vehicle may include an engine and an electric machine that operates to provide torque to propel the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle may have an electric power source t... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7783699 | User interface system for a vehicle A user interface system and method for a vehicle enables access to services available through an electronic device. The user interface system includes a networking gateway configured to receive a first data set from the electronic device. A service engine is include... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7778748 | System and method for testing a vehicle suspension A systems and method for testing a vehicle suspension may include a kinematics rig and a main control unit having a graphical user interface (GUI). The system can provide for automated testing, control, data acquisition and analysis, and sensor handling for conducti... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7260465 | Ramp identification in adaptive cruise control A control system 20 for an automotive vehicle 22, such as an adaptive cruise control system, is provided including a navigation system 34. The navigation system 34 includes a global positioning system 38. The navigation system 3... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7158016 | Crash notification system for an automotive vehicle A crash notification system (12) for an automotive vehicle (10) is used to communicate with a communication network (22) and ultimately to a response center (24). The system (12) within vehicle (10) includes an occupant sens... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7129852 | Remote vehicle immobilization A vehicle immobilization system (10) is coupled to a network system (20) and includes a vehicle that has a speed sensor (34) generating a vehicle speed signal, a telematics control unit (48) receiving and transmitting signals to and from ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7079015 | System for connecting wireless devices to a vehicle A method and system relating to connecting a wireless device carried by an individual to a vehicle network by providing a hands-free feature for notifying a vehicle module of the presence of a wireless device. In response to the notification, the vehicle module can ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 6982626 | System and method for activation of remote features from an automotive vehicle A system (12) for activating a remotely controlled device (14) from an automotive vehicle (10) includes a key pad (24) that generates a first coded signal. A transmitter controller (20) is coupled to the key pad (24) and rec... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6968266 | Object detection in adaptive cruise control A control system 20 for an automotive vehicle 22, such as an adaptive cruise control (ACC) system, is provided including a controller 24. The controller 24 is electrically coupled to a radar system and a navigation system. The detection s... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6917801 | Communication system for use with a vehicle This invention relates to a communication system for use with a vehicle. The system comprises a first communication unit (1), being positioned within a vehicle (2), and a second portable communication unit (7). The first communication unit (1... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6876176 | Toroidally wound induction motor-generator with selectable number of poles and vector control A system including an induction machine with a toroidally wound stator and a squirrel cage rotor is presented. The toroidally wound stator has a plurality of phase windings. A position sensor may be operatively connected to the induction machine for providing a posi... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6734776 | Flex circuit relay An arrangement of a flex circuit relay (7) is provided which in a preferred embodiment has a first substrate (16) and a second substrate (40). The substrates (16), (40) have conductive membranes (17), (50) connected t... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6707279 | Induction generator control with minimal sensor requirements A method of controlling an induction generator such as an automotive starter-alternator or a windmill is disclosed. The method comprises using a minimal number of current sensors and controlling at least one of a machine flux, an output voltage and generator torque,... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6417650 | Method of controlling an induction generator A method of controlling an induction generator such as an automotive starter-alternator or a windmill is disclosed. The method comprises using a plurality of flux sensing coils and controlling at least one of a machine flux and an output voltage based on ... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6385210 | Method for detecting and resolving data corruption in a UART based communication network A method for communicating information between networked UARTs to achieve reliable peer to peer communication. A negative acknowledgment (NACK) signal is generated in the event that message corruption is detected by a node on the network to flag the messa... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6357291 | Apparatus and method for measuring brake bias An apparatus and method for measuring brake bias in a brake system on a vehicle includes a brake bias measuring pad, such that the brake bias measuring pad is operatively positioned within a brake caliper in the brake system. The apparatus also includes a... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6359331 | High power switching module A power switching module includes a substrate having at least one silicon die forming at least one power switching element and having leadframe terminal posts extending away therefrom. A planar negative rail layer providing a negative power supply and inc... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6297138 | Method of depositing a metal film onto MOS sensors A method for depositing a metal film onto the semiconductor substrate and insulator of a MOS sensor is provided. The method utilizes a laser ablation technique to deposit metal films having a desired thickness and roughness to enhance the reliability and ... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6294128 | Method of making a supported plurality of electrochemical extruded membranes The present invention is a method for the manufature of a membrane structure for use in electrochemical conversions. The method includes providing a first mixture at a first temperature and a second mixture at a second temperature, extruding the first mix... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6288652 | Digitally encoded keyless entry keypad switch A five-switch keypad apparatus having four diodes that multiplex the switch contacts onto three sense terminals. The three sense terminals create a binary code that defines eight possible switch states. The eight states are used to indicate each individua... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6229302 | Method of sensing rotational information of shaft with toothed wheel A method for more accurately sensing the rotational position of a shaft having a toothed sensor wheel with a missing tooth is disclosed. The method includes employing an inductive sensor to produce a signal in response to the passing of the teeth on the s... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6201700 | Box design for maximum heat dissipation A system and method for dissipating thermal energy created by multiple electronic circuit boards packaged within a single housing and while in operation are disclosed. The system and method enhances heat convection and heat conduction across and through t... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6125983 | Electric parking sprag A parking sprag is provided for engaging a parking gear of an automotive transmission. The parking sprag includes a sprag mechanism pivotally mounted to a support structure. A linkage assembly operatively engages the sprag mechanism for pivoting the sprag... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6106121 | Rear view mirror with integrated matrix display A rear view mirror includes a transparent front glass that covers a matrix display, for example an LCD display. The matrix display is translucent when activated and transparent when inactive, and behind the matrix display is a mirror-backed rear glass. Th... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6074078 | Lamp assembly with fluid dispensing nozzle A lamp assembly having fluid dispensing capabilities comprising a housing, a lens having a fluid nozzle retaining sleeve and a fluid nozzle assembly. The lamp assembly is subassembled by snap-fitting these components together, installing a lamp unit to th... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6062634 | Automotive energy absorbing structure Automotive front end structure adapted to be mounted on an automotive vehicle frame to absorb impact energy. The structure includes first and second crush hoops each having a central portion and side portions extending rearwardly from the central portion.... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6050379 | Algorithm for electro-mechanical clutch actuator In providing automated shifting of a manual transmission, the electro-mechanical clutch actuator of the present invention is provided for disengaging and engaging the clutch of a manual-type transmission. The control algorithm includes utilizing an adapti... | 04/18/2000 |
