Autoconnect Holdings LLC

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G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits 52
G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising 51
G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems 51
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1.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTING A CONTROL FUNCTION BASED ON A USER PROFILE

      
Application Number 17581459
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-21
First Publication Date 2022-05-12
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

The vehicle control system/method for adapting a control function based on a user profile may comprise: a gesture recognition module; a user profile module; a function control module; a processor; a non-transitory storage element coupled to the processor; encoded instructions stored in the non-transitory storage element, wherein the encoded instructions when implemented by the processor, configure the system to: identify a user; retrieve a user profile for the identified user; receive at a gesture recognition module, an input indicating a gesture from the user; identify a control function request corresponding to the gesture input; send a verification of the control function request; and receive at a function control module characteristics parsed from the user profile that effect the control function request by the user profile module to adapt a control function command for an adapted control function output by the function control module.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 16/951 - Indexing; Web crawling techniques
  • H04W 48/04 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions based on user or terminal location or mobility data, e.g. moving direction or speed
  • H04W 36/34 - Reselection control
  • H04N 21/2225 - Local VOD servers
  • H04N 21/239 - Interfacing the upstream path of the transmission network, e.g. prioritizing client requests
  • H04N 21/226 - Internal components of the server
  • H04N 21/4363 - Adapting the video stream to a specific local network, e.g. a IEEE 1394 or Bluetooth® network
  • H04N 21/436 - Interfacing a local distribution network, e.g. communicating with another STB or inside the home
  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/454 - Content filtering, e.g. blocking advertisements
  • H04N 21/6408 - Unicasting
  • H04N 21/643 - Communication protocols
  • H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks
  • H04W 4/21 - Services signalling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel for social networking applications
  • H04W 4/60 - Subscription-based services using application servers or record carriers, e.g. SIM application toolkits
  • H04W 76/11 - Allocation or use of connection identifiers
  • G06F 16/25 - Integrating or interfacing systems involving database management systems
  • G06F 16/182 - Distributed file systems
  • G06F 16/583 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually using metadata automatically derived from the content
  • G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs
  • H04W 4/48 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for in-vehicle communication
  • B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
  • G06F 21/31 - User authentication
  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
  • H04L 67/10 - Protocols in which an application is distributed across nodes in the network
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
  • G08B 21/06 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
  • G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
  • G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • B60W 50/10 - Interpretation of driver requests or demands
  • B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • H04W 12/088 - Access security using filters or firewalls
  • G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
  • G06V 40/20 - Movements or behaviour, e.g. gesture recognition
  • G06V 40/16 - Human faces, e.g. facial parts, sketches or expressions
  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
  • H04W 4/12 - Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/04842 - Selection of displayed objects or displayed text elements
  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
  • B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • G07C 5/02 - Registering or indicating driving, working, idle, or waiting time only
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • H04L 67/55 - Push-based network services
  • B60R 25/01 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
  • B60C 1/00 - Tyres characterised by the chemical composition or the physical arrangement or mixture of the composition
  • G06F 3/06 - Digital input from, or digital output to, record carriers
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 7/04 - Electric stethoscopes
  • B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
  • H04W 76/19 - Connection re-establishment
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G08G 1/07 - Controlling traffic signals
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • G08G 1/0968 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • H04W 4/70 - Services for machine-to-machine communication [M2M] or machine type communication [MTC]
  • H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
  • B60R 25/20 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off
  • G01S 19/42 - Determining position
  • H04L 67/306 - User profiles
  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
  • B60R 25/102 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device a signal being sent to a remote location, e.g. a radio signal being transmitted to a police station, a security company or the owner
  • B60R 25/25 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using biometry
  • G06F 9/451 - Execution arrangements for user interfaces
  • G06F 3/04886 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures by partitioning the display area of the touch-screen or the surface of the digitising tablet into independently controllable areas, e.g. virtual keyboards or menus
  • G09G 5/37 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators characterised by the display of individual graphic patterns using a bit-mapped memory - Details of the operation on graphic patterns
  • H04L 51/02 - User-to-user messaging in packet-switching networks, transmitted according to store-and-forward or real-time protocols, e.g. e-mail using automatic reactions or user delegation, e.g. automatic replies or chatbot-generated messages
  • H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
  • G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
  • G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
  • G08B 21/18 - Status alarms
  • H04W 4/40 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P]
  • H04W 4/30 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes

2.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTING A CONTROL FUNCTION BASED ON A USER PROFILE

      
Application Number 17581508
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-21
First Publication Date 2022-05-12
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

The vehicle control system/method for adapting a control function based on a user profile may comprise: a gesture recognition module; a user profile module; a function control module; a processor; a non-transitory storage element coupled to the processor; encoded instructions stored in the non-transitory storage element, wherein the encoded instructions when implemented by the processor, configure the system to: identify a user; retrieve a user profile for the identified user; receive at a gesture recognition module, an input indicating a gesture from the user; identify a control function request corresponding to the gesture input; send a verification of the control function request; and receive at a function control module characteristics parsed from the user profile that effect the control function request by the user profile module to adapt a control function command for an adapted control function output by the function control module.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 16/951 - Indexing; Web crawling techniques
  • H04W 48/04 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions based on user or terminal location or mobility data, e.g. moving direction or speed
  • H04W 36/34 - Reselection control
  • H04N 21/2225 - Local VOD servers
  • H04N 21/239 - Interfacing the upstream path of the transmission network, e.g. prioritizing client requests
  • H04N 21/226 - Internal components of the server
  • H04N 21/4363 - Adapting the video stream to a specific local network, e.g. a IEEE 1394 or Bluetooth® network
  • H04N 21/436 - Interfacing a local distribution network, e.g. communicating with another STB or inside the home
  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/454 - Content filtering, e.g. blocking advertisements
  • H04N 21/6408 - Unicasting
  • H04N 21/643 - Communication protocols
  • H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks
  • H04W 4/21 - Services signalling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel for social networking applications
  • H04W 4/60 - Subscription-based services using application servers or record carriers, e.g. SIM application toolkits
  • H04W 76/11 - Allocation or use of connection identifiers
  • G06F 16/25 - Integrating or interfacing systems involving database management systems
  • G06F 16/182 - Distributed file systems
  • G06F 16/583 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually using metadata automatically derived from the content
  • G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs
  • H04W 4/48 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for in-vehicle communication
  • B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
  • G06F 21/31 - User authentication
  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
  • H04L 67/10 - Protocols in which an application is distributed across nodes in the network
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
  • G08B 21/06 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
  • G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
  • G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • B60W 50/10 - Interpretation of driver requests or demands
  • B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • H04W 12/088 - Access security using filters or firewalls
  • G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
  • G06V 40/20 - Movements or behaviour, e.g. gesture recognition
  • G06V 40/16 - Human faces, e.g. facial parts, sketches or expressions
  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
  • H04W 4/12 - Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/04842 - Selection of displayed objects or displayed text elements
  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
  • B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • G07C 5/02 - Registering or indicating driving, working, idle, or waiting time only
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • H04L 67/55 - Push-based network services
  • B60R 25/01 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
  • B60C 1/00 - Tyres characterised by the chemical composition or the physical arrangement or mixture of the composition
  • G06F 3/06 - Digital input from, or digital output to, record carriers
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 7/04 - Electric stethoscopes
  • B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
  • H04W 76/19 - Connection re-establishment
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G08G 1/07 - Controlling traffic signals
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • G08G 1/0968 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • H04W 4/70 - Services for machine-to-machine communication [M2M] or machine type communication [MTC]
  • H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
  • B60R 25/20 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off
  • G01S 19/42 - Determining position
  • H04L 67/306 - User profiles
  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
  • B60R 25/102 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device a signal being sent to a remote location, e.g. a radio signal being transmitted to a police station, a security company or the owner
  • B60R 25/25 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using biometry
  • G06F 9/451 - Execution arrangements for user interfaces
  • G06F 3/04886 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures by partitioning the display area of the touch-screen or the surface of the digitising tablet into independently controllable areas, e.g. virtual keyboards or menus
  • G09G 5/37 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators characterised by the display of individual graphic patterns using a bit-mapped memory - Details of the operation on graphic patterns
  • H04L 51/02 - User-to-user messaging in packet-switching networks, transmitted according to store-and-forward or real-time protocols, e.g. e-mail using automatic reactions or user delegation, e.g. automatic replies or chatbot-generated messages
  • H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
  • G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
  • G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
  • G08B 21/18 - Status alarms
  • H04W 4/40 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P]
  • H04W 4/30 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes

3.

ACCESS AND PORTABILITY OF USER PROFILES STORED AS TEMPLATES

      
Application Number 17515961
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-01
First Publication Date 2022-02-24
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

A system to access one or more user profiles that govern one or more vehicle functions. The system cooperates with a processor and verification module which are adapted to verify, using one or more of biometric information, gesture recognition, facial recognition and device identification information, that a user has authority to access the one or more user profiles, where the one or more profiles are stored in one or more of a vehicle, a cloud and a communications device. An edit module is further provided and adapted to allow the user to make one or more edits to the one or more user profiles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 30/392 - Floor-planning or layout, e.g. partitioning or placement
  • G06F 30/39 - Circuit design at the physical level
  • G06F 30/398 - Design verification or optimisation, e.g. using design rule check [DRC], layout versus schematics [LVS] or finite element methods [FEM]
  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
  • G06F 21/31 - User authentication
  • G06F 21/44 - Program or device authentication
  • H05K 3/00 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits

4.

Access and portability of user profiles stored as templates

      
Application Number 17233412
Grant Number 11163931
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-16
First Publication Date 2021-08-19
Grant Date 2021-11-02
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

A system to access one or more user profiles that govern one or more vehicle functions. The system cooperates with a processor and verification module which are adapted to verify, using one or more of biometric information, gesture recognition, facial recognition and device identification information, that a user has authority to access the one or more user profiles, where the one or more profiles are stored in one or more of a vehicle, a cloud and a communications device. An edit module is further provided and adapted to allow the user to make one or more edits to the one or more user profiles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
  • G06F 21/31 - User authentication
  • G06F 21/44 - Program or device authentication
  • G06F 30/392 - Floor-planning or layout, e.g. partitioning or placement
  • G06F 30/39 - Circuit design at the physical level
  • G06F 30/398 - Design verification or optimisation, e.g. using design rule check [DRC], layout versus schematics [LVS] or finite element methods [FEM]
  • H05K 3/00 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits

5.

System and method for adapting a control function based on a user profile

      
Application Number 17233316
Grant Number 11386168
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-16
First Publication Date 2021-08-05
Grant Date 2022-07-12
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

The vehicle control system/method for adapting a control function based on a user profile may comprise: a gesture recognition module; a user profile module; a function control module; a processor; a non-transitory storage element coupled to the processor; encoded instructions stored in the non-transitory storage element, wherein the encoded instructions when implemented by the processor, configure the system to: identify a user; retrieve a user profile for the identified user; receive at a gesture recognition module, an input indicating a gesture from the user; identify a control function request corresponding to the gesture input; send a verification of the control function request; and receive at a function control module characteristics parsed from the user profile that effect the control function request by the user profile module to adapt a control function command for an adapted control function output by the function control module.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • B60W 50/10 - Interpretation of driver requests or demands
  • B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06F 16/951 - Indexing; Web crawling techniques
  • H04W 48/04 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions based on user or terminal location or mobility data, e.g. moving direction or speed
  • H04W 36/34 - Reselection control
  • H04N 21/2225 - Local VOD servers
  • H04N 21/239 - Interfacing the upstream path of the transmission network, e.g. prioritizing client requests
  • H04N 21/226 - Internal components of the server
  • H04N 21/4363 - Adapting the video stream to a specific local network, e.g. a IEEE 1394 or Bluetooth® network
  • H04N 21/436 - Interfacing a local distribution network, e.g. communicating with another STB or inside the home
  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/454 - Content filtering, e.g. blocking advertisements
  • H04N 21/6408 - Unicasting
  • H04N 21/643 - Communication protocols
  • H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks
  • H04W 4/21 - Services signalling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel for social networking applications
  • H04W 4/60 - Subscription-based services using application servers or record carriers, e.g. SIM application toolkits
  • H04W 76/11 - Allocation or use of connection identifiers
  • G06F 16/25 - Integrating or interfacing systems involving database management systems
  • G06F 16/182 - Distributed file systems
  • G06F 16/583 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually using metadata automatically derived from the content
  • G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs
  • H04W 4/48 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for in-vehicle communication
  • B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
  • G06F 21/31 - User authentication
  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
  • H04L 67/10 - Protocols in which an application is distributed across nodes in the network
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
  • G08B 21/06 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
  • G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
  • G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
  • H04W 12/088 - Access security using filters or firewalls
  • G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
  • G06V 40/20 - Movements or behaviour, e.g. gesture recognition
  • G06V 40/16 - Human faces, e.g. facial parts, sketches or expressions
  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
  • H04W 4/12 - Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/04842 - Selection of displayed objects or displayed text elements
  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
  • B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • G07C 5/02 - Registering or indicating driving, working, idle, or waiting time only
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • H04L 67/55 - Push-based network services
  • B60R 25/01 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
  • B60C 1/00 - Tyres characterised by the chemical composition or the physical arrangement or mixture of the composition
  • G06F 3/06 - Digital input from, or digital output to, record carriers
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 7/04 - Electric stethoscopes
  • B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
  • H04W 76/19 - Connection re-establishment
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G08G 1/07 - Controlling traffic signals
  • H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • G08G 1/0968 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • H04W 4/70 - Services for machine-to-machine communication [M2M] or machine type communication [MTC]
  • H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
  • B60R 25/20 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off
  • G01S 19/42 - Determining position
  • H04L 67/306 - User profiles
  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
  • B60R 25/102 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device a signal being sent to a remote location, e.g. a radio signal being transmitted to a police station, a security company or the owner
  • B60R 25/25 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using biometry
  • G06F 9/451 - Execution arrangements for user interfaces
  • G06F 3/04886 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures by partitioning the display area of the touch-screen or the surface of the digitising tablet into independently controllable areas, e.g. virtual keyboards or menus
  • G09G 5/37 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators characterised by the display of individual graphic patterns using a bit-mapped memory - Details of the operation on graphic patterns
  • H04L 51/02 - User-to-user messaging in packet-switching networks, transmitted according to store-and-forward or real-time protocols, e.g. e-mail using automatic reactions or user delegation, e.g. automatic replies or chatbot-generated messages
  • H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
  • G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
  • G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
  • G08B 21/18 - Status alarms
  • H04W 4/40 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P]
  • H04W 4/30 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
  • H04W 12/68 - Gesture-dependent or behaviour-dependent
  • G06V 40/10 - Human or animal bodies, e.g. vehicle occupants or pedestrians; Body parts, e.g. hands
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during drive; Arrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
  • G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
  • H04L 67/00 - Network arrangements or protocols for supporting network services or applications

6.

System and method for adapting a control function based on a user profile

      
Application Number 17233282
Grant Number 11372936
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-16
First Publication Date 2021-07-29
Grant Date 2022-06-28
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

The vehicle control system/method for adapting a control function based on a user profile may comprise: a gesture recognition module; a user profile module; a function control module; a processor; a non-transitory storage element coupled to the processor; encoded instructions stored in the non-transitory storage element, wherein the encoded instructions when implemented by the processor, configure the system to: identify a user; retrieve a user profile for the identified user; receive at a gesture recognition module, an input indicating a gesture from the user; identify a control function request corresponding to the gesture input; send a verification of the control function request; and receive at a function control module characteristics parsed from the user profile that effect the control function request by the user profile module to adapt a control function command for an adapted control function output by the function control module.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • B60W 50/10 - Interpretation of driver requests or demands
  • B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06F 16/951 - Indexing; Web crawling techniques
  • H04W 48/04 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions based on user or terminal location or mobility data, e.g. moving direction or speed
  • H04W 36/34 - Reselection control
  • H04N 21/2225 - Local VOD servers
  • H04N 21/239 - Interfacing the upstream path of the transmission network, e.g. prioritizing client requests
  • H04N 21/226 - Internal components of the server
  • H04N 21/4363 - Adapting the video stream to a specific local network, e.g. a IEEE 1394 or Bluetooth® network
  • H04N 21/436 - Interfacing a local distribution network, e.g. communicating with another STB or inside the home
  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/454 - Content filtering, e.g. blocking advertisements
  • H04N 21/6408 - Unicasting
  • H04N 21/643 - Communication protocols
  • H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks
  • H04W 4/21 - Services signalling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel for social networking applications
  • H04W 4/60 - Subscription-based services using application servers or record carriers, e.g. SIM application toolkits
  • H04W 76/11 - Allocation or use of connection identifiers
  • G06F 16/25 - Integrating or interfacing systems involving database management systems
  • G06F 16/182 - Distributed file systems
  • G06F 16/583 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually using metadata automatically derived from the content
  • G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs
  • H04W 4/48 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for in-vehicle communication
  • B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
  • G06F 21/31 - User authentication
  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
  • H04L 67/10 - Protocols in which an application is distributed across nodes in the network
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
  • G08B 21/06 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
  • G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
  • G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
  • H04W 12/088 - Access security using filters or firewalls
  • G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G06V 40/20 - Movements or behaviour, e.g. gesture recognition
  • G06V 40/16 - Human faces, e.g. facial parts, sketches or expressions
  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
  • H04W 4/12 - Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/04842 - Selection of displayed objects or displayed text elements
  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
  • B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • G07C 5/02 - Registering or indicating driving, working, idle, or waiting time only
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • H04L 67/55 - Push-based network services
  • B60R 25/01 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
  • B60C 1/00 - Tyres characterised by the chemical composition or the physical arrangement or mixture of the composition
  • G06F 3/06 - Digital input from, or digital output to, record carriers
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 7/04 - Electric stethoscopes
  • B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
  • H04W 76/19 - Connection re-establishment
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G08G 1/07 - Controlling traffic signals
  • H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • G08G 1/0968 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • H04W 4/70 - Services for machine-to-machine communication [M2M] or machine type communication [MTC]
  • H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
  • B60R 25/20 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off
  • G01S 19/42 - Determining position
  • H04L 67/306 - User profiles
  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
  • B60R 25/102 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device a signal being sent to a remote location, e.g. a radio signal being transmitted to a police station, a security company or the owner
  • B60R 25/25 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using biometry
  • G06F 9/451 - Execution arrangements for user interfaces
  • G06F 3/04886 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures by partitioning the display area of the touch-screen or the surface of the digitising tablet into independently controllable areas, e.g. virtual keyboards or menus
  • G09G 5/37 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators characterised by the display of individual graphic patterns using a bit-mapped memory - Details of the operation on graphic patterns
  • H04L 51/02 - User-to-user messaging in packet-switching networks, transmitted according to store-and-forward or real-time protocols, e.g. e-mail using automatic reactions or user delegation, e.g. automatic replies or chatbot-generated messages
  • H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
  • G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
  • G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
  • G08B 21/18 - Status alarms
  • H04W 4/40 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P]
  • H04W 4/30 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
  • H04W 12/68 - Gesture-dependent or behaviour-dependent
  • G06V 40/10 - Human or animal bodies, e.g. vehicle occupants or pedestrians; Body parts, e.g. hands
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during drive; Arrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
  • G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
  • H04L 67/00 - Network arrangements or protocols for supporting network services or applications

7.

System and method for adapting a control function based on a user profile

      
Application Number 17233369
Grant Number 11379541
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-16
First Publication Date 2021-07-29
Grant Date 2022-07-05
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

The vehicle control system/method for adapting a control function based on a user profile may comprise: a gesture recognition module; a user profile module; a function control module; a processor; a non-transitory storage element coupled to the processor; encoded instructions stored in the non-transitory storage element, wherein the encoded instructions when implemented by the processor, configure the system to: identify a user; retrieve a user profile for the identified user; receive at a gesture recognition module, an input indicating a gesture from the user; identify a control function request corresponding to the gesture input; send a verification of the control function request; and receive at a function control module characteristics parsed from the user profile that effect the control function request by the user profile module to adapt a control function command for an adapted control function output by the function control module.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • B60W 50/10 - Interpretation of driver requests or demands
  • B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06F 16/951 - Indexing; Web crawling techniques
  • H04W 48/04 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions based on user or terminal location or mobility data, e.g. moving direction or speed
  • H04W 36/34 - Reselection control
  • H04N 21/2225 - Local VOD servers
  • H04N 21/239 - Interfacing the upstream path of the transmission network, e.g. prioritizing client requests
  • H04N 21/226 - Internal components of the server
  • H04N 21/4363 - Adapting the video stream to a specific local network, e.g. a IEEE 1394 or Bluetooth® network
  • H04N 21/436 - Interfacing a local distribution network, e.g. communicating with another STB or inside the home
  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/454 - Content filtering, e.g. blocking advertisements
  • H04N 21/6408 - Unicasting
  • H04N 21/643 - Communication protocols
  • H04W 4/60 - Subscription-based services using application servers or record carriers, e.g. SIM application toolkits
  • H04W 76/11 - Allocation or use of connection identifiers
  • G06F 16/25 - Integrating or interfacing systems involving database management systems
  • G06F 16/182 - Distributed file systems
  • G06F 16/583 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually using metadata automatically derived from the content
  • G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs
  • H04W 4/48 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for in-vehicle communication
  • B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
  • G06F 21/31 - User authentication
  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
  • H04L 67/10 - Protocols in which an application is distributed across nodes in the network
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
  • G08B 21/06 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
  • G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
  • G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
  • H04W 12/088 - Access security using filters or firewalls
  • G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
  • G06V 40/20 - Movements or behaviour, e.g. gesture recognition
  • G06V 40/16 - Human faces, e.g. facial parts, sketches or expressions
  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
  • H04W 4/12 - Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/04842 - Selection of displayed objects or displayed text elements
  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
  • B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • G07C 5/02 - Registering or indicating driving, working, idle, or waiting time only
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • H04L 67/55 - Push-based network services
  • B60R 25/01 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
  • B60C 1/00 - Tyres characterised by the chemical composition or the physical arrangement or mixture of the composition
  • G06F 3/06 - Digital input from, or digital output to, record carriers
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 7/04 - Electric stethoscopes
  • B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
  • H04W 76/19 - Connection re-establishment
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G08G 1/07 - Controlling traffic signals
  • H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • G08G 1/0968 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • H04W 4/70 - Services for machine-to-machine communication [M2M] or machine type communication [MTC]
  • H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
  • B60R 25/20 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off
  • G01S 19/42 - Determining position
  • H04L 67/306 - User profiles
  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
  • B60R 25/102 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device a signal being sent to a remote location, e.g. a radio signal being transmitted to a police station, a security company or the owner
  • B60R 25/25 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using biometry
  • G06F 9/451 - Execution arrangements for user interfaces
  • G06F 3/04886 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures by partitioning the display area of the touch-screen or the surface of the digitising tablet into independently controllable areas, e.g. virtual keyboards or menus
  • G09G 5/37 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators characterised by the display of individual graphic patterns using a bit-mapped memory - Details of the operation on graphic patterns
  • H04L 51/02 - User-to-user messaging in packet-switching networks, transmitted according to store-and-forward or real-time protocols, e.g. e-mail using automatic reactions or user delegation, e.g. automatic replies or chatbot-generated messages
  • H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
  • G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
  • G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
  • G08B 21/18 - Status alarms
  • H04W 4/40 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P]
  • H04W 4/30 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
  • H04W 12/68 - Gesture-dependent or behaviour-dependent
  • G06V 40/10 - Human or animal bodies, e.g. vehicle occupants or pedestrians; Body parts, e.g. hands
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during drive; Arrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
  • G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
  • H04L 67/00 - Network arrangements or protocols for supporting network services or applications

8.

System and method for a vehicle zone-determined reconfigurable display

      
Application Number 16360018
Grant Number 11005720
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-21
First Publication Date 2019-09-19
Grant Date 2021-05-11
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher

Abstract

Methods and systems for a heads-up configurable vehicle dash display are provided. Specifically, a configurable dash may comprise one or more displays that are capable of receiving input from a user. At least one of these displays may be configured to present a plurality of custom applications that, when manipulated by at least one user, are adapted to control and/or monitor functions associated with a vehicle and/or associated peripheral devices. It is anticipated that the function and appearance of the plurality of custom applications may be altered via user and/or processor input.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 37/00 - Dashboards
  • B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
  • G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating
  • B60R 21/015 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting the presence or position of passengers, passenger seats or child seats, e.g. for disabling triggering
  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
  • H04W 4/40 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P]
  • G06F 11/20 - Error detection or correction of the data by redundancy in hardware using active fault-masking, e.g. by switching out faulty elements or by switching in spare elements
  • G01S 19/13 - Receivers
  • G06Q 50/26 - Government or public services
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • H04L 12/24 - Arrangements for maintenance or administration
  • G06F 9/54 - Interprogram communication
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • H04W 4/90 - Services for handling of emergency or hazardous situations, e.g. earthquake and tsunami warning systems [ETWS]
  • H04W 4/50 - Service provisioning or reconfiguring
  • H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
  • G06F 16/24 - Querying
  • G06F 16/29 - Geographical information databases
  • H04W 4/48 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for in-vehicle communication
  • G08G 1/017 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled identifying vehicles
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • B60W 30/182 - Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G07C 5/02 - Registering or indicating driving, working, idle, or waiting time only
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G08G 1/0968 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle
  • G08C 19/00 - Electric signal transmission systems
  • G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representation; Symbolic representation
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 13/364 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer for access to common bus or bus system with centralised access control using independent requests or grants, e.g. using separated request and grant lines
  • H04N 21/482 - End-user interface for program selection
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • B60K 37/02 - Arrangement of instruments
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • B60W 40/04 - Traffic conditions
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
  • G08G 1/09 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions
  • G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
  • G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
  • G06F 11/30 - Monitoring
  • G06F 11/32 - Monitoring with visual indication of the functioning of the machine
  • G06F 21/12 - Protecting executable software
  • G06F 21/33 - User authentication using certificates
  • G06F 21/62 - Protecting access to data via a platform, e.g. using keys or access control rules
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04L 12/58 - Message switching systems
  • H04W 8/22 - Processing or transfer of terminal data, e.g. status or physical capabilities
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G06F 3/0486 - Drag-and-drop
  • H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
  • H04N 21/433 - Content storage operation, e.g. storage operation in response to a pause request or caching operations
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • G06F 8/61 - Installation
  • G06N 5/04 - Inference or reasoning models
  • H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]

9.

Global standard template creation, storage, and modification

      
Application Number 15400939
Grant Number 10059342
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-01-06
First Publication Date 2017-08-31
Grant Date 2018-08-28
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure includes a system to create, modify, and maintain profiles associated with users. The user profiles are generated based on selectively collecting data associated with the users. Although each user profile may include settings, preferences, habits, and content associated with an individual user and/or vehicle, some user profiles may represent multiple users. These user profiles can change a configuration of a vehicle to match settings for a user, such as a driver and/or passenger. The configurations may also include the recognition of a unique set of gestures for a user. Further, the user profiles can be transferred from vehicle-to-vehicle and/or user-to-user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
  • G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
  • H04W 48/04 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions based on user or terminal location or mobility data, e.g. moving direction or speed
  • H04W 36/34 - Reselection control
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • H04W 36/00 - Handoff or reselecting arrangements
  • H04N 21/2225 - Local VOD servers
  • H04N 21/226 - Internal components of the server
  • H04N 21/239 - Interfacing the upstream path of the transmission network, e.g. prioritizing client requests
  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/436 - Interfacing a local distribution network, e.g. communicating with another STB or inside the home
  • H04N 21/4363 - Adapting the video stream to a specific local network, e.g. a IEEE 1394 or Bluetooth® network
  • H04N 21/454 - Content filtering, e.g. blocking advertisements
  • H04N 21/6408 - Unicasting
  • H04N 21/643 - Communication protocols
  • H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks
  • H04W 4/21 - Services signalling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel for social networking applications
  • H04W 4/60 - Subscription-based services using application servers or record carriers, e.g. SIM application toolkits
  • H04W 76/11 - Allocation or use of connection identifiers
  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
  • G08G 1/0965 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle
  • H04W 48/02 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions
  • H04W 4/12 - Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • H04W 36/32 - Reselection being triggered by specific parameters by location or mobility data, e.g. speed data
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
  • H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • H04W 12/08 - Access security
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
  • G08B 21/06 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
  • G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
  • B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
  • G06F 21/31 - User authentication
  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 8/65 - Updates
  • G06F 17/28 - Processing or translating of natural language
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
  • G06Q 20/14 - Payment architectures specially adapted for billing systems
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04N 21/214 - Specialised server platform, e.g. server located in an airplane, hotel or hospital
  • H04N 21/218 - Source of audio or video content, e.g. local disk arrays
  • H04N 21/475 - End-user interface for inputting end-user data, e.g. PIN [Personal Identification Number] or preference data
  • B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • G07C 5/02 - Registering or indicating driving, working, idle, or waiting time only
  • B60W 50/10 - Interpretation of driver requests or demands
  • B60R 25/01 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
  • B60C 1/00 - Tyres characterised by the chemical composition or the physical arrangement or mixture of the composition
  • G06F 3/06 - Digital input from, or digital output to, record carriers
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 7/04 - Electric stethoscopes
  • B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
  • H04W 76/19 - Connection re-establishment
  • G06F 3/16 - Sound input; Sound output
  • G08G 1/07 - Controlling traffic signals
  • G08G 1/0968 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle
  • H04W 4/70 - Services for machine-to-machine communication [M2M] or machine type communication [MTC]
  • H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
  • B60R 25/20 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off
  • G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
  • G01S 19/42 - Determining position
  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
  • B60R 25/102 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device a signal being sent to a remote location, e.g. a radio signal being transmitted to a police station, a security company or the owner
  • B60R 25/25 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using biometry
  • G06F 9/451 - Execution arrangements for user interfaces
  • G09G 5/37 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators characterised by the display of individual graphic patterns using a bit-mapped memory - Details of the operation on graphic patterns
  • H04L 12/58 - Message switching systems
  • H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
  • G01C 21/28 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network with correlation of data from several navigational instruments
  • G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
  • G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
  • G08B 21/18 - Status alarms
  • H04W 4/40 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P]
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies
  • B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during drive; Arrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
  • G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
  • B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention

10.

Universal console chassis for the car

      
Application Number 15401719
Grant Number 10177986
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-01-09
First Publication Date 2017-08-31
Grant Date 2019-01-08
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure includes a universal chassis that may be mounted in the head unit of a vehicle. The chassis may accept one or more modules that each have common dimensions. With a common form factor, the universal chassis is configurable as different modules with different functionality may be inserted into the chassis with ease.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60J 7/00 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels
  • H04L 12/24 - Arrangements for maintenance or administration
  • G06F 9/54 - Interprogram communication
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • H04W 4/90 - Services for handling of emergency or hazardous situations, e.g. earthquake and tsunami warning systems [ETWS]
  • H04W 4/50 - Service provisioning or reconfiguring
  • H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • G08C 19/00 - Electric signal transmission systems
  • G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representation; Symbolic representation
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G06F 13/364 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer for access to common bus or bus system with centralised access control using independent requests or grants, e.g. using separated request and grant lines
  • H04N 21/482 - End-user interface for program selection
  • G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • B60W 30/182 - Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
  • G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • B60K 37/02 - Arrangement of instruments
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G08G 1/017 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled identifying vehicles
  • B60K 37/00 - Dashboards
  • B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
  • B60W 40/04 - Traffic conditions
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
  • G08G 1/09 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions
  • G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
  • G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
  • G06F 11/30 - Monitoring
  • G06F 11/32 - Monitoring with visual indication of the functioning of the machine
  • G06F 21/12 - Protecting executable software
  • G06F 21/33 - User authentication using certificates
  • G06F 21/62 - Protecting access to data via a platform, e.g. using keys or access control rules
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04L 12/58 - Message switching systems
  • H04W 8/22 - Processing or transfer of terminal data, e.g. status or physical capabilities
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G06F 3/0486 - Drag-and-drop
  • H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
  • H04N 21/433 - Content storage operation, e.g. storage operation in response to a pause request or caching operations
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • G06F 8/61 - Installation
  • G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating
  • B60R 21/015 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting the presence or position of passengers, passenger seats or child seats, e.g. for disabling triggering
  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
  • H04W 4/40 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P]
  • G06F 11/20 - Error detection or correction of the data by redundancy in hardware using active fault-masking, e.g. by switching out faulty elements or by switching in spare elements
  • G01S 19/13 - Receivers
  • G06Q 50/26 - Government or public services
  • G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
  • G06N 5/04 - Inference or reasoning models
  • H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]

11.

Universal vehicle notification system

      
Application Number 15395730
Grant Number 10023117
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-12-30
First Publication Date 2017-08-17
Grant Date 2018-07-17
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a vehicle system that include determining whether a vehicle action is necessary and providing a notification to predetermined users. Sensors provide signals to a sensing control system to generate the notification.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
  • B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G08B 21/18 - Status alarms
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G01S 19/42 - Determining position

12.

Positional based movements and accessibility of features associated with a vehicle

      
Application Number 15337146
Grant Number 09952680
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-10-28
First Publication Date 2017-04-20
Grant Date 2018-04-24
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems are presented for accepting inputs into a vehicle or other conveyance to control functions of the conveyance. A vehicle control system can receive gestures and other inputs. The vehicle control system can also obtain information about the user of the vehicle control system and information about the environment in which the conveyance is operating. Based on the input and the other information, the vehicle control system can modify or improve the performance or execution of user interface and functions of the conveyance. The changes make the user interfaces and/or functions user-friendly and intuitive.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments

13.

Driver facts behavior information storage system

      
Application Number 15289317
Grant Number 10275959
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-10-10
First Publication Date 2017-04-06
Grant Date 2019-04-30
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for tracking user behavior, the user behavior including one or more of: one or more user actions and one or more user interactions with a vehicle. A storage system stores the user behavior, where the tracked user behavior is associated with a driver and the storage system is capable of storing the tracked behavior for the driver from a plurality of vehicles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
  • H04W 48/04 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions based on user or terminal location or mobility data, e.g. moving direction or speed
  • H04W 36/34 - Reselection control
  • H04W 36/00 - Handoff or reselecting arrangements
  • H04N 21/2225 - Local VOD servers
  • H04N 21/226 - Internal components of the server
  • H04N 21/239 - Interfacing the upstream path of the transmission network, e.g. prioritizing client requests
  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/436 - Interfacing a local distribution network, e.g. communicating with another STB or inside the home
  • H04N 21/4363 - Adapting the video stream to a specific local network, e.g. a IEEE 1394 or Bluetooth® network
  • H04N 21/454 - Content filtering, e.g. blocking advertisements
  • H04N 21/6408 - Unicasting
  • H04N 21/643 - Communication protocols
  • H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks
  • H04W 4/21 - Services signalling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel for social networking applications
  • H04W 4/60 - Subscription-based services using application servers or record carriers, e.g. SIM application toolkits
  • H04W 76/11 - Allocation or use of connection identifiers
  • G06F 16/25 - Integrating or interfacing systems involving database management systems
  • G06F 16/182 - Distributed file systems
  • G06F 16/583 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually using metadata automatically derived from the content
  • G06F 16/951 - Indexing; Web crawling techniques
  • G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs
  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
  • G08G 1/0965 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle
  • H04W 48/02 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions
  • H04W 4/12 - Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • H04W 36/32 - Reselection being triggered by specific parameters by location or mobility data, e.g. speed data
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
  • H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • H04W 12/08 - Access security
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
  • G08B 21/06 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
  • G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
  • B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
  • G06F 21/31 - User authentication
  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 8/65 - Updates
  • G06F 17/28 - Processing or translating of natural language
  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
  • G06Q 20/14 - Payment architectures specially adapted for billing systems
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04N 21/214 - Specialised server platform, e.g. server located in an airplane, hotel or hospital
  • H04N 21/218 - Source of audio or video content, e.g. local disk arrays
  • H04N 21/475 - End-user interface for inputting end-user data, e.g. PIN [Personal Identification Number] or preference data
  • B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • G07C 5/02 - Registering or indicating driving, working, idle, or waiting time only
  • B60W 50/10 - Interpretation of driver requests or demands
  • B60R 25/01 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
  • B60C 1/00 - Tyres characterised by the chemical composition or the physical arrangement or mixture of the composition
  • G06F 3/06 - Digital input from, or digital output to, record carriers
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 7/04 - Electric stethoscopes
  • B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
  • H04W 76/19 - Connection re-establishment
  • G06F 3/16 - Sound input; Sound output
  • G08G 1/07 - Controlling traffic signals
  • G08G 1/0968 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle
  • H04W 4/70 - Services for machine-to-machine communication [M2M] or machine type communication [MTC]
  • H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
  • B60R 25/20 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off
  • G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
  • G01S 19/42 - Determining position
  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
  • B60R 25/102 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device a signal being sent to a remote location, e.g. a radio signal being transmitted to a police station, a security company or the owner
  • B60R 25/25 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using biometry
  • G06F 9/451 - Execution arrangements for user interfaces
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G09G 5/37 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators characterised by the display of individual graphic patterns using a bit-mapped memory - Details of the operation on graphic patterns
  • H04L 12/58 - Message switching systems
  • H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
  • G01C 21/28 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network with correlation of data from several navigational instruments
  • G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
  • G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
  • G08B 21/18 - Status alarms
  • H04W 4/40 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P]
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies
  • B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during drive; Arrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
  • G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
  • B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention

14.

Vehicle middleware

      
Application Number 15287219
Grant Number 10020995
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-10-06
First Publication Date 2017-03-30
Grant Date 2018-07-10
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ricci, Christopher P.
  • Swartz, Douglas W.

Abstract

The present disclosure describes a vehicle implementing one or more processing modules. These modules are configured to connect and interface with the various buses in the vehicle, where the various buses are connected with the various components of the vehicle to facilitate information transfer among the vehicle components. Each processing module is further modularized with the ability to add and replace other functional modules now or in the future. These functional modules can themselves act as distinct vehicle components. Each processing modules may hand-off processing to other modules depending on its health, processing load, or by third-party control. Thus, the plurality of processing modules helps to implement a middleware point of control to the vehicle with redundancy in processing and safety and security awareness in their applications.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • H04L 12/24 - Arrangements for maintenance or administration
  • G06F 11/20 - Error detection or correction of the data by redundancy in hardware using active fault-masking, e.g. by switching out faulty elements or by switching in spare elements
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure

15.

Gesture recognition for on-board display

      
Application Number 15269617
Grant Number 09977593
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-09-19
First Publication Date 2017-03-09
Grant Date 2018-05-22
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure includes a system to recognize the drivers and/or passengers within the automobile. Based on the recognition, the vehicle may change a configuration of the automobile to match predetermined preferences for the driver and/or passenger. The configurations may also include the recognition of a unique set of gestures for the person. Further, the configuration can also include the tracking of health data related to the person.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G06F 9/54 - Interprogram communication
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • G08C 19/00 - Electric signal transmission systems
  • G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representation; Symbolic representation
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G06F 13/364 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer for access to common bus or bus system with centralised access control using independent requests or grants, e.g. using separated request and grant lines
  • H04N 21/482 - End-user interface for program selection
  • G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • B60W 30/182 - Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
  • G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • B60K 37/02 - Arrangement of instruments
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G08G 1/017 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled identifying vehicles
  • B60K 37/00 - Dashboards
  • B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
  • B60W 40/04 - Traffic conditions
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
  • G08G 1/09 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions
  • G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
  • G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
  • G06F 11/30 - Monitoring
  • G06F 11/32 - Monitoring with visual indication of the functioning of the machine
  • G06F 21/12 - Protecting executable software
  • G06F 21/33 - User authentication using certificates
  • G06F 21/62 - Protecting access to data via a platform, e.g. using keys or access control rules
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04L 12/58 - Message switching systems
  • H04W 4/22 - Emergency connection handling
  • H04W 8/22 - Processing or transfer of terminal data, e.g. status or physical capabilities
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G06F 3/0486 - Drag-and-drop
  • H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
  • H04N 21/433 - Content storage operation, e.g. storage operation in response to a pause request or caching operations
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating
  • B60R 21/015 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting the presence or position of passengers, passenger seats or child seats, e.g. for disabling triggering
  • G06N 5/04 - Inference or reasoning models
  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
  • H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]

16.

Facial recognition database created from social networking sites

      
Application Number 15138108
Grant Number 09994229
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-04-25
First Publication Date 2016-11-10
Grant Date 2018-06-12
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure includes a system to create, modify, and maintain profiles associated with users. The user profiles are generated based on selectively collecting data associated with the users. Although each user profile may include settings, preferences, habits, and content associated with an individual user and/or vehicle, some user profiles may represent multiple users. These user profiles can change a configuration of a vehicle to match settings for a user, such as a driver and/or passenger. The configurations may also include the recognition of a unique set of gestures for a user. Further, the user profiles can be transferred from vehicle-to-vehicle and/or user-to-user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
  • B60W 50/10 - Interpretation of driver requests or demands
  • H04W 4/20 - Services signalling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor

17.

Vehicle registration to enter automated control of vehicular traffic

      
Application Number 15091461
Grant Number 10013878
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-04-05
First Publication Date 2016-10-27
Grant Date 2018-07-03
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ricci, Christopher P.
  • Wilson, Tadd F.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a traffic control system provide arrangements and processes for managing automated vehicles. The traffic control system can register vehicles and then control the operation of the vehicles through a section of roadway. The automated control includes the communication of directions and other messages that ensure the proper function of the vehicle while under the guidance of the traffic control system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 1/0968 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

18.

VEHICLE AND OCCUPANT APPLICATION INTEGRATION

      
Application Number US2016021551
Publication Number 2016/145073
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-09
Publication Date 2016-09-15
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher, P.

Abstract

A vehicle communication system and method for allowing a user device to stream content to a vehicle display is provided. The communication system receives a request from the user device, approves or denies a user request to connect to the vehicle display, and facilitates streaming of an application running on the user device to the vehicle display.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • H04W 88/00 - Devices specially adapted for wireless communication networks, e.g. terminals, base stations or access point devices
  • H04W 88/02 - Terminal devices
  • H04W 88/04 - Terminal devices adapted for relaying to or from another terminal or user

19.

Vehicle and occupant application integration

      
Application Number 15065097
Grant Number 10171529
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-09
First Publication Date 2016-09-15
Grant Date 2019-01-01
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

A vehicle communication system and method for allowing a user device to stream content to a vehicle display is provided. The communication system receives a request from the user device, approves or denies a user request to connect to the vehicle display, and facilitates streaming of an application running on the user device to the vehicle display.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating
  • H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication

20.

VEHICLE SUPERVISING OF OCCUPANT APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number US2016021593
Publication Number 2016/145100
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-09
Publication Date 2016-09-15
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher, P.

Abstract

A vehicle communication system and method for allowing a user device to stream content to a vehicle display is provided. The communication system receives a request from the user device, approves or denies a user request to connect to the vehicle display, and facilitates streaming of an application running on the user device to the vehicle display.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
  • G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
  • G06F 9/54 - Interprogram communication
  • G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions

21.

Automatic and adaptive selection of multimedia sources

      
Application Number 15058010
Grant Number 10079733
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-01
First Publication Date 2016-09-01
Grant Date 2018-09-18
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure includes a system to generate a vehicle communication system. The vehicle communication system can determine which devices are within the vehicle. From this determination, the vehicle communication system may create a universal bus and hotspot where applications, data, multimedia information, and resources can be shared both with the vehicle and with the other devices in the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 5/445 - Receiver circuitry for displaying additional information
  • H04L 12/24 - Arrangements for maintenance or administration
  • G06F 9/54 - Interprogram communication
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • H04W 4/90 - Services for handling of emergency or hazardous situations, e.g. earthquake and tsunami warning systems [ETWS]
  • H04W 4/50 - Service provisioning or reconfiguring
  • H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • G08C 19/00 - Electric signal transmission systems
  • G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representation; Symbolic representation
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G06F 13/364 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer for access to common bus or bus system with centralised access control using independent requests or grants, e.g. using separated request and grant lines
  • H04N 21/482 - End-user interface for program selection
  • G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • B60W 30/182 - Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
  • G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • B60K 37/02 - Arrangement of instruments
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G08G 1/017 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled identifying vehicles
  • B60K 37/00 - Dashboards
  • B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
  • B60W 40/04 - Traffic conditions
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
  • G08G 1/09 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions
  • G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
  • G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
  • G06F 11/30 - Monitoring
  • G06F 11/32 - Monitoring with visual indication of the functioning of the machine
  • G06F 21/12 - Protecting executable software
  • G06F 21/33 - User authentication using certificates
  • G06F 21/62 - Protecting access to data via a platform, e.g. using keys or access control rules
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04L 12/58 - Message switching systems
  • H04W 8/22 - Processing or transfer of terminal data, e.g. status or physical capabilities
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G06F 3/0486 - Drag-and-drop
  • H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
  • H04N 21/433 - Content storage operation, e.g. storage operation in response to a pause request or caching operations
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • G06F 8/61 - Installation
  • G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating
  • B60R 21/015 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting the presence or position of passengers, passenger seats or child seats, e.g. for disabling triggering
  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
  • H04W 4/40 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P]
  • G06F 11/20 - Error detection or correction of the data by redundancy in hardware using active fault-masking, e.g. by switching out faulty elements or by switching in spare elements
  • G01S 19/13 - Receivers
  • G06Q 50/26 - Government or public services
  • G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
  • G06N 5/04 - Inference or reasoning models
  • H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]

22.

Parental control over vehicle features and child alert system

      
Application Number 14831696
Grant Number 09545930
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-08-20
First Publication Date 2016-03-03
Grant Date 2017-01-17
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

A system to access one or more user profiles that govern one or more vehicle functions. The system cooperates with a processor and verification module which are adapted to verify, using one or more of biometric information, gesture recognition, facial recognition and device identification information, that a user has authority to access the one or more user profiles, where the one or more profiles are stored in one or more of a vehicle, a cloud and a communications device. An edit module is further provided and adapted to allow the user to make one or more edits to the one or more user profiles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
  • B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
  • G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating
  • G06F 17/28 - Processing or translating of natural language
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • G06F 21/31 - User authentication
  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06Q 20/14 - Payment architectures specially adapted for billing systems
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
  • G08G 1/0965 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • H04N 21/214 - Specialised server platform, e.g. server located in an airplane, hotel or hospital
  • H04N 21/218 - Source of audio or video content, e.g. local disk arrays
  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
  • H04N 21/454 - Content filtering, e.g. blocking advertisements
  • H04N 21/475 - End-user interface for inputting end-user data, e.g. PIN [Personal Identification Number] or preference data
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • H04W 4/12 - Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
  • H04W 4/20 - Services signalling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel
  • H04W 36/00 - Handoff or reselecting arrangements
  • H04W 36/32 - Reselection being triggered by specific parameters by location or mobility data, e.g. speed data
  • H04W 36/34 - Reselection control
  • H04W 48/02 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions
  • H04W 48/04 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions based on user or terminal location or mobility data, e.g. moving direction or speed
  • H04W 76/02 - Connection set-up
  • B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G08B 21/06 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
  • G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 12/08 - Access security
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies

23.

Driver facts behavior information storage system

      
Application Number 14825998
Grant Number 09466161
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-08-13
First Publication Date 2016-02-11
Grant Date 2016-10-11
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for tracking user behavior, the user behavior including one or more of: one or more user actions and one or more user interactions with a vehicle. A storage system stores the user behavior, where the tracked user behavior is associated with a driver and the storage system is capable of storing the tracked behavior for the driver from a plurality of vehicles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09G 5/00 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators
  • G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
  • H04W 48/04 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions based on user or terminal location or mobility data, e.g. moving direction or speed
  • H04W 36/34 - Reselection control
  • H04W 36/00 - Handoff or reselecting arrangements
  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
  • G08G 1/0965 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle
  • H04W 76/02 - Connection set-up
  • H04W 48/02 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions
  • H04W 4/12 - Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
  • H04W 4/20 - Services signalling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • H04W 36/32 - Reselection being triggered by specific parameters by location or mobility data, e.g. speed data
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
  • H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
  • B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
  • G06F 21/31 - User authentication
  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating
  • G06F 17/28 - Processing or translating of natural language
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
  • G06Q 20/14 - Payment architectures specially adapted for billing systems
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04N 21/214 - Specialised server platform, e.g. server located in an airplane, hotel or hospital
  • H04N 21/218 - Source of audio or video content, e.g. local disk arrays
  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/454 - Content filtering, e.g. blocking advertisements
  • H04N 21/475 - End-user interface for inputting end-user data, e.g. PIN [Personal Identification Number] or preference data
  • B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • G07C 5/02 - Registering or indicating driving, working, idle, or waiting time only
  • B60W 50/10 - Interpretation of driver requests or demands
  • B60R 25/01 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 12/08 - Access security
  • G08B 21/06 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
  • G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies
  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers

24.

Vehicle-based multimode discovery

      
Application Number 14684856
Grant Number 09290153
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-04-13
First Publication Date 2015-08-20
Grant Date 2016-03-22
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ricci, Christopher P.
  • Chincisan, Octavian
  • Yusupov, Alisher I.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a device discovery daemon that bases access of a communication device to an on board vehicle network on device location are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 25/01 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens

25.

Universal bus in the car

      
Application Number 14659255
Grant Number 09297662
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-03-16
First Publication Date 2015-07-09
Grant Date 2016-03-29
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure includes a system to recognize the drivers and/or passengers within the automobile. Based on the recognition, the vehicle may change a configuration of the automobile to match predetermined preferences for the driver and/or passenger. The configurations may also include the recognition of a unique set of gestures for the person. Further, the configuration can also include the tracking of health data related to the person.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
  • G06F 9/54 - Interprogram communication
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • G08C 19/00 - Electric signal transmission systems
  • G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representation; Symbolic representation
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G06F 13/364 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer for access to common bus or bus system with centralised access control using independent requests or grants, e.g. using separated request and grant lines
  • H04N 21/482 - End-user interface for program selection
  • G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • B60W 30/182 - Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • B60K 37/02 - Arrangement of instruments
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G08G 1/017 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled identifying vehicles
  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit

26.

Occupant sharing of displayed content in vehicles

      
Application Number 14657829
Grant Number 09417834
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-03-13
First Publication Date 2015-07-02
Grant Date 2016-08-16
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

The present disclosure describes a displayed object movement module that causes displayed objects or other content to be moved from a first source vehicle display to a second target vehicle display at the request of a source vehicle occupant associated with the first source vehicle display.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
  • G06F 3/14 - Digital output to display device
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G06F 11/00 - Error detection; Error correction; Monitoring

27.

On board vehicle media controller

      
Application Number 14657934
Grant Number 09338170
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-03-13
First Publication Date 2015-07-02
Grant Date 2016-05-10
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

The present disclosure describes a microprocessor executable media controller operable to receive a media stream from a remote node, the received media stream being for an occupant associated with an on board vehicle input/output system, identify which on board vehicle input/output systems are restricted due to operator command and/or as a result of a governing law, and provide the media stream, in compliance with any restriction, to a selected input/output system associated with the occupant.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • H04L 12/64 - Hybrid switching systems
  • G06F 11/22 - Detection or location of defective computer hardware by testing during standby operation or during idle time, e.g. start-up testing
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • H04L 12/40 - Bus networks

28.

Gesture recognition for on-board display

      
Application Number 14557427
Grant Number 09449516
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-12-01
First Publication Date 2015-04-09
Grant Date 2016-09-20
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure includes a system to recognize the drivers and/or passengers within the automobile. Based on the recognition, the vehicle may change a configuration of the automobile to match predetermined preferences for the driver and/or passenger. The configurations may also include the recognition of a unique set of gestures for the person. Further, the configuration can also include the tracking of health data related to the person.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 9/78 - Combination of image acquisition and recognition functions
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G06F 9/54 - Interprogram communication
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • G08C 19/00 - Electric signal transmission systems
  • G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representation; Symbolic representation
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G06F 13/364 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer for access to common bus or bus system with centralised access control using independent requests or grants, e.g. using separated request and grant lines
  • H04N 21/482 - End-user interface for program selection
  • G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • B60W 30/182 - Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
  • G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • B60K 37/02 - Arrangement of instruments
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G08G 1/017 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled identifying vehicles
  • B60K 37/00 - Dashboards
  • B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
  • B60W 40/04 - Traffic conditions
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
  • G08G 1/09 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions
  • G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
  • G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
  • G06F 11/30 - Monitoring
  • G06F 11/32 - Monitoring with visual indication of the functioning of the machine
  • G06F 21/12 - Protecting executable software
  • G06F 21/33 - User authentication using certificates
  • G06F 21/62 - Protecting access to data via a platform, e.g. using keys or access control rules
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • G06N 5/04 - Inference or reasoning models
  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit

29.

Radar sensing and emergency response vehicle detection

      
Application Number 14543535
Grant Number 09412273
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-11-17
First Publication Date 2015-03-05
Grant Date 2016-08-09
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure includes a system that detects emergency signals and presents alerts to devices of a vehicle to notify vehicle users of the emergency signals. Further, the methods and systems provide a presentation approach to continue to alert a user and even control a vehicle when an acceptable response to a first alert, or series of alerts, is not received from the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
  • G08G 1/0965 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • H04W 76/02 - Connection set-up
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • H04W 4/22 - Emergency connection handling
  • B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
  • B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
  • B60K 28/00 - Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions
  • G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G08B 21/06 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit

30.

Universal console chassis for the car

      
Application Number 14527209
Grant Number 09542085
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-10-29
First Publication Date 2015-02-19
Grant Date 2017-01-10
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure includes a universal chassis that may be mounted in the head unit of a vehicle. The chassis may accept one or more modules that each have common dimensions. With a common form factor, the universal chassis is configurable as different modules with different functionality may be inserted into the chassis with ease.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 13/00 - Elements for body-finishing, identifying, or decorating; Arrangements or adaptations for advertising purposes
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 9/54 - Interprogram communication
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • G08C 19/00 - Electric signal transmission systems
  • G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representation; Symbolic representation
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G06F 13/364 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer for access to common bus or bus system with centralised access control using independent requests or grants, e.g. using separated request and grant lines
  • H04N 21/482 - End-user interface for program selection
  • G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • B60W 30/182 - Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
  • G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • B60K 37/02 - Arrangement of instruments
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G08G 1/017 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled identifying vehicles
  • B60K 37/00 - Dashboards
  • B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
  • B60W 40/04 - Traffic conditions
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
  • G08G 1/09 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions
  • G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
  • G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
  • G06F 11/30 - Monitoring
  • G06F 11/32 - Monitoring with visual indication of the functioning of the machine
  • G06F 21/12 - Protecting executable software
  • G06F 21/33 - User authentication using certificates
  • G06F 21/62 - Protecting access to data via a platform, e.g. using keys or access control rules
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04L 12/58 - Message switching systems
  • H04W 4/22 - Emergency connection handling
  • H04W 8/22 - Processing or transfer of terminal data, e.g. status or physical capabilities
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G06F 3/0486 - Drag-and-drop
  • G06N 5/04 - Inference or reasoning models
  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit

31.

Location information exchange between vehicle and device

      
Application Number 14468055
Grant Number 09240019
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-08-25
First Publication Date 2015-01-08
Grant Date 2016-01-19
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure builds on integrating existing technology with new devices, methods, and systems to provide a complete vehicle ecosystem.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06F 9/54 - Interprogram communication
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • G08C 19/00 - Electric signal transmission systems
  • G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representation; Symbolic representation
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G06F 13/364 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer for access to common bus or bus system with centralised access control using independent requests or grants, e.g. using separated request and grant lines
  • H04N 21/482 - End-user interface for program selection
  • G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • B60W 30/182 - Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • B60K 37/02 - Arrangement of instruments
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G08G 1/017 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled identifying vehicles
  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit

32.

USER INTERFACE AND VIRTUAL PERSONALITY PRESENTATION BASED ON USER PROFILE

      
Application Number US2014034087
Publication Number 2014/172312
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
Publication Date 2014-10-23
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher, P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure includes a system that provides various outputs based on a user profile and determined context. An output provided by the present disclosure can change a configuration of a vehicle, device, building, and/or a system associated with the user profile. The configurations can include comfort and interface settings that can be adjusted based on the user profile information. Further, the user profiles can track health data related to the user and make adjustments to the configuration to assist the health of the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 25/25 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using biometry

33.

BUILDING PROFILES ASSOCIATED WITH VEHICLE USERS

      
Application Number US2014034092
Publication Number 2014/172316
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
Publication Date 2014-10-23
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher, P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure includes a system to create, modify, and maintain profiles associated with users. The user profiles are generated based on selectively collecting data associated with the users. Although each user profile may include settings, preferences, habits, and content associated with an individual user and/or vehicle, some user profiles may represent multiple users. These user profiles can change a configuration of a vehicle to match settings for a user, such as a driver and/or passenger. The configurations may also include the recognition of a unique set of gestures for a user. Further, the user profiles can be transferred from vehicle-to-vehicle and/or user-to-user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 22/00 - Safety belts or body harnesses in vehicles

34.

ACCESS AND PORTABILITY OF USER PROFILES STORED AS TEMPLATES

      
Application Number US2014034099
Publication Number 2014/172321
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
Publication Date 2014-10-23
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher, P.

Abstract

A system to access one or more user profiles that govern one or more vehicle functions. The system cooperates with a processor and verification module which are adapted to verify, using one or more of biometric information, gesture recognition, facial recognition and device identification information, that a user has authority to access the one or more user profiles, where the one or more profiles are stored in one or more of a vehicle, a cloud and a communications device. An edit module is further provided and adapted to allow the user to make one or more edits to the one or more user profiles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable

35.

VEHICLE INTRUDER ALERT DETECTION AND INDICATION

      
Application Number US2014034101
Publication Number 2014/172322
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
Publication Date 2014-10-23
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher, P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a detecting an intruder near or within a vehicle are disclosed. Specifically, a method to detect and identify a person near or within a vehicle as an authorized or an unauthorized user is provided. In the event an unauthorized user is detected within a vehicle, the system may take a number of actions. In one embodiment, the actions comprise providing notice to one or more authorized users of the vehicle, disabling the vehicle, notifying emergency personnel or police, and emitting a visual or audio alarm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time

36.

INTELLIGENT VEHICLE FOR ASSISTING VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND INCORPORATING VEHICLE CRATE FOR BLADE PROCESSORS

      
Application Number US2014034194
Publication Number 2014/172369
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
Publication Date 2014-10-23
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ricci, Christopher, P.
  • Chincisan, Octavian
  • Yusupov, Alisher
  • Fong, Gary

Abstract

Methods, systems, and a computer readable medium are provided for maintaining a persona of a vehicle occupant and, based on the persona of the vehicle occupant and vehicle-related information, performing an action assisting the vehicle occupant. Methods, systems, and a computer readable medium are also provided for a vehicle containing multiple blade processors for performing vehicle and/or infotainment tasks, functions, and operations

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 10/00 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function

37.

CREATING TARGETED ADVERTISING PROFILES BASED ON USER BEHAVIOR

      
Application Number US2014034088
Publication Number 2014/172313
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
Publication Date 2014-10-23
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher, P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure includes a system that provides a user with tailored advertising. A vehicular advertising system through user observation is able to capture advertising information related to the user in a vehicle. The advertising information stored within a user profile can be used by advertisers, retail outlets, restaurants and the like to enhance a user's experience. The retail outlets, restaurants and other service sites can provide a user with menus, inventory and have products ready for the user upon arrival to the location. Similarly, advertisers can use these user preferences to manage marketing and advertising campaigns presented to the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising

38.

VEHICLE LOCATION-BASED HOME AUTOMATION TRIGGERS

      
Application Number US2014034098
Publication Number 2014/172320
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
Publication Date 2014-10-23
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher, P.

Abstract

Methods and systems of a vehicle control system configuring features of a home automation system. The vehicle control system includes a home automation module that can receive information from the home automation system such as a presence of occupants in a home and a state of features of the home. The home automation module can send commands to activate, deactivate, and/or change settings of one or more features of the home automation system based on user profile information. The commands can be modified based on the information received from the home automation system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
  • G06F 15/177 - Initialisation or configuration control

39.

DRIVER FACTS BEHAVIOR INFORMATION STORAGE SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2014034103
Publication Number 2014/172323
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
Publication Date 2014-10-23
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC. (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher, P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for tracking user behavior, the user behavior including one or more of: one or more user actions and one or more user interactions with a vehicle. A storage system stores the user behavior, where the tracked user behavior is associated with a driver and the storage system is capable of storing the tracked behavior for the driver from a plurality of vehicles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time

40.

VIRTUAL PERSONALITY VEHICLE COMMUNICATIONS WITH THIRD PARTIES

      
Application Number US2014034108
Publication Number 2014/172325
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
Publication Date 2014-10-23
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ricci, Christopher, P.
  • Lennox-Gentle, Thaine
  • Wilson, Tadd, F.

Abstract

A system for vehicle to another party communications that includes a vehicle personality module adapted to create a vehicle personality and a communications system that utilizes the created vehicle personality for one or more communications instead of a user's profile. The one or more communications are associated with one or more of an identifier and an icon representing the vehicle personality, with this identifier and/or icon sent with at least one communication and displayable to the recipient of the communication.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G01L 13/00 - Devices or apparatus for measuring differences of two or more fluid pressure values

41.

SYNCHRONIZATION BETWEEN VEHICLE AND USER DEVICE CALENDAR

      
Application Number US2014034114
Publication Number 2014/172327
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
Publication Date 2014-10-23
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher, P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a vehicle system that includes synchronizing a calendar with a vehicle control system and generating a smart-alarm based on events in the calendar. A vehicle receives authorization from a device to synchronize a calendar associated with the device with the vehicle. The calendar is synchronized with the vehicle and a smart alarm is provided to a user based on an event in the calendar and a supplemental factor.

IPC Classes  ?

42.

USER GESTURE CONTROL OF VEHICLE FEATURES

      
Application Number US2014034125
Publication Number 2014/172334
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
Publication Date 2014-10-23
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher, P.

Abstract

Methods and systems are presented for accepting inputs into a vehicle or other conveyance to control functions of the conveyance. A vehicle control system can receive gestures and other inputs. The vehicle control system can also obtain information about the user of the vehicle control system and information about the environment in which the conveyance is operating. Based on the input and the other information, the vehicle control system can modify or improve the performance or execution of user interface and functions of the conveyance. The changes make the user interfaces and/or functions user-friendly and intuitive.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast

43.

ALTERED MAP ROUTES BASED ON USER PROFILE INFORMATION

      
Application Number US2014034232
Publication Number 2014/172380
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
Publication Date 2014-10-23
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ricci, Christopher, P.
  • Lindon, Brent, R.

Abstract

Methods and systems for an improved navigation environment are provided. The navigation system can route users to preferred locations based on user profile data and past experience with the present driver and other drivers. The system provides more cost-effective and time-sensitive routing by incorporating other information about destinations. Further, the navigation system provides enhanced guidance in foreign or unfamiliar locations by incorporating experience from other drivers and other data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means

44.

CENTRAL NETWORK FOR AUTOMATED CONTROL OF VEHICULAR TRAFFIC

      
Application Number US2014034254
Publication Number 2014/172397
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
Publication Date 2014-10-23
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ricci, Christopher, P.
  • Wilson, Tadd, F.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a traffic control system provide arrangements and processes for managing automated vehicles. The traffic control system can register vehicles and then control the operation of the vehicles through a section of roadway. The automated control includes the communication of directions and other messages that ensure the proper function of the vehicle while under the guidance of the traffic control system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 1/0968 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle
  • G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

45.

Vehicle to vehicle social and business communications

      
Application Number 14253048
Grant Number 09349234
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
First Publication Date 2014-10-16
Grant Date 2016-05-24
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

A system for vehicle to another party communications that includes a vehicle personality module adapted to create a vehicle personality and a communications system that utilizes the created vehicle personality for one or more communications instead of a user's profile. The one or more communications are associated with one or more of an identifier and an icon representing the vehicle personality, with this identifier and/or icon sent with at least one communication and displayable to the recipient of the communication.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
  • G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
  • H04W 48/04 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions based on user or terminal location or mobility data, e.g. moving direction or speed
  • H04W 36/34 - Reselection control
  • H04W 36/00 - Handoff or reselecting arrangements
  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
  • G08G 1/0965 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle
  • H04W 76/02 - Connection set-up
  • H04W 48/02 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions
  • H04W 4/12 - Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
  • H04W 4/20 - Services signalling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • H04W 36/32 - Reselection being triggered by specific parameters by location or mobility data, e.g. speed data
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
  • H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
  • B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
  • G06F 21/31 - User authentication
  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating
  • G06F 17/28 - Processing or translating of natural language
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
  • G06Q 20/14 - Payment architectures specially adapted for billing systems
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04N 21/214 - Specialised server platform, e.g. server located in an airplane, hotel or hospital
  • H04N 21/218 - Source of audio or video content, e.g. local disk arrays
  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/454 - Content filtering, e.g. blocking advertisements
  • H04N 21/475 - End-user interface for inputting end-user data, e.g. PIN [Personal Identification Number] or preference data
  • B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 12/08 - Access security
  • G08B 21/06 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies

46.

Shared navigational information between vehicles

      
Application Number 14253058
Grant Number 09058703
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
First Publication Date 2014-10-16
Grant Date 2015-06-16
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

A system for vehicle to another party communications that includes a vehicle personality module adapted to create a vehicle personality and a communications system that utilizes the created vehicle personality for one or more communications instead of a user's profile. The one or more communications are associated with one or more of an identifier and an icon representing the vehicle personality, with this identifier and/or icon sent with at least one communication and displayable to the recipient of the communication.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
  • G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
  • G08G 1/0965 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle
  • H04W 76/02 - Connection set-up
  • H04W 48/02 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions
  • H04W 4/12 - Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • H04W 36/32 - Reselection being triggered by specific parameters by location or mobility data, e.g. speed data
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06F 17/28 - Processing or translating of natural language
  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06Q 20/14 - Payment architectures specially adapted for billing systems
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating
  • H04N 21/214 - Specialised server platform, e.g. server located in an airplane, hotel or hospital
  • H04N 21/218 - Source of audio or video content, e.g. local disk arrays
  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
  • H04N 21/454 - Content filtering, e.g. blocking advertisements
  • H04N 21/475 - End-user interface for inputting end-user data, e.g. PIN [Personal Identification Number] or preference data
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
  • H04W 4/20 - Services signalling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 12/08 - Access security
  • G08B 21/06 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
  • G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors

47.

Vehicle damage detection and indication

      
Application Number 14253330
Grant Number 09218698
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
First Publication Date 2014-10-16
Grant Date 2015-12-22
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for vehicle damage detection, identification and communication are disclosed. Specifically, a method to detect damage to a vehicle, identify the extent and location of the damage, and communicate the damage event is provided. In the event of damage to a vehicle, the system may take a number of actions. In one embodiment, the actions comprise notifying authorized users of the vehicle, a maintenance provider, an insurance provider and/or an emergency agency, disabling the vehicle, and emitting a visual or audio alarm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G05D 3/00 - Control of position or direction
  • G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
  • G08G 1/0965 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle
  • H04W 76/02 - Connection set-up
  • H04W 48/02 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions
  • H04W 4/12 - Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
  • H04W 4/20 - Services signalling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • H04W 36/32 - Reselection being triggered by specific parameters by location or mobility data, e.g. speed data
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
  • H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
  • B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
  • G06F 21/31 - User authentication
  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating
  • G06F 17/28 - Processing or translating of natural language
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
  • G06Q 20/14 - Payment architectures specially adapted for billing systems
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04N 21/214 - Specialised server platform, e.g. server located in an airplane, hotel or hospital
  • H04N 21/218 - Source of audio or video content, e.g. local disk arrays
  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/454 - Content filtering, e.g. blocking advertisements
  • H04N 21/475 - End-user interface for inputting end-user data, e.g. PIN [Personal Identification Number] or preference data
  • B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 12/08 - Access security
  • G08B 21/06 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
  • G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies

48.

Simultaneous video streaming across multiple channels

      
Application Number 14253334
Grant Number 09235941
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
First Publication Date 2014-10-16
Grant Date 2016-01-12
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ricci, Christopher P.
  • Chincisan, Octavian
  • Yusupov, Alisher I.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a media controller subsystem that can provide video streaming using a distributed network control server, media server, and virtual network console on a common processing or circuit board and filter and apply restrictions to media content based on one or more of the identity of the vehicle occupant requesting media content, the identity of a portable computational device associated with the vehicle occupant, and the spatial location of the vehicle occupant and/or remote computational device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 7/16 - Analogue secrecy systems; Analogue subscription systems
  • G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
  • G08G 1/0965 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle
  • H04W 76/02 - Connection set-up
  • H04W 48/02 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions
  • H04W 4/12 - Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
  • H04W 4/20 - Services signalling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • H04W 36/32 - Reselection being triggered by specific parameters by location or mobility data, e.g. speed data
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
  • H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
  • B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
  • G06F 21/31 - User authentication
  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating
  • G06F 17/28 - Processing or translating of natural language
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
  • G06Q 20/14 - Payment architectures specially adapted for billing systems
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04N 21/214 - Specialised server platform, e.g. server located in an airplane, hotel or hospital
  • H04N 21/218 - Source of audio or video content, e.g. local disk arrays
  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/454 - Content filtering, e.g. blocking advertisements
  • H04N 21/475 - End-user interface for inputting end-user data, e.g. PIN [Personal Identification Number] or preference data
  • B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 12/08 - Access security
  • G08B 21/06 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
  • G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies

49.

Automatic communication of damage and health in detected vehicle incidents

      
Application Number 14253376
Grant Number 09317983
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
First Publication Date 2014-10-16
Grant Date 2016-04-19
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for automatic communication of vehicle damage and health of users in detected vehicle incidents are disclosed. Specifically, a method to monitor the health of occupants and detect and identify any occupants experiencing a medical anomaly is provided. In the event a medical anomaly is detected within a vehicle, the system may take a number of actions. In one embodiment, the actions comprise notifying health care providers and emergency personnel or police, communicating accident data, and emitting a visual or audio alarm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 23/00 - Alarms responsive to unspecified undesired or abnormal conditions
  • G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
  • H04W 48/04 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions based on user or terminal location or mobility data, e.g. moving direction or speed
  • H04W 36/34 - Reselection control
  • H04W 36/00 - Handoff or reselecting arrangements
  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
  • G08G 1/0965 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle
  • H04W 76/02 - Connection set-up
  • H04W 48/02 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions
  • H04W 4/12 - Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
  • H04W 4/20 - Services signalling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • H04W 36/32 - Reselection being triggered by specific parameters by location or mobility data, e.g. speed data
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
  • H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
  • B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
  • G06F 21/31 - User authentication
  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
  • G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating
  • G06F 17/28 - Processing or translating of natural language
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
  • G06Q 20/14 - Payment architectures specially adapted for billing systems
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04N 21/214 - Specialised server platform, e.g. server located in an airplane, hotel or hospital
  • H04N 21/218 - Source of audio or video content, e.g. local disk arrays
  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/454 - Content filtering, e.g. blocking advertisements
  • H04N 21/475 - End-user interface for inputting end-user data, e.g. PIN [Personal Identification Number] or preference data
  • B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 12/08 - Access security
  • G08B 21/06 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
  • G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies

50.

Synchronization between vehicle and user device calendar

      
Application Number 14253405
Grant Number 09082238
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
First Publication Date 2014-10-16
Grant Date 2015-07-14
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a vehicle system that includes synchronizing a calendar with a vehicle control system and generating a smart-alarm based on events in the calendar. A vehicle receives authorization from a device to synchronize a calendar associated with the device with the vehicle. The calendar is synchronized with the vehicle and a smart alarm is provided to a user based on an event in the calendar and a supplemental factor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
  • G08G 1/0965 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle
  • H04W 76/02 - Connection set-up
  • H04W 48/02 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions
  • H04W 4/12 - Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • H04W 36/32 - Reselection being triggered by specific parameters by location or mobility data, e.g. speed data
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06F 17/28 - Processing or translating of natural language
  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06Q 20/14 - Payment architectures specially adapted for billing systems
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating
  • H04N 21/214 - Specialised server platform, e.g. server located in an airplane, hotel or hospital
  • H04N 21/218 - Source of audio or video content, e.g. local disk arrays
  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
  • H04N 21/454 - Content filtering, e.g. blocking advertisements
  • H04N 21/475 - End-user interface for inputting end-user data, e.g. PIN [Personal Identification Number] or preference data
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
  • H04W 4/20 - Services signalling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 12/08 - Access security
  • G08B 21/06 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
  • G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures

51.

Automatic device and vehicle pairing via detected emitted signals

      
Application Number 14253424
Grant Number 09305411
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
First Publication Date 2014-10-16
Grant Date 2016-04-05
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a vehicle system that includes intercepting signals associated with a device and isolating identifiers associated with the device. The vehicle registers the device with a vehicle control system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
  • G08G 1/0965 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • H04W 76/02 - Connection set-up
  • H04W 48/02 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions
  • H04W 4/12 - Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
  • H04W 4/20 - Services signalling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel
  • H04W 48/04 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions based on user or terminal location or mobility data, e.g. moving direction or speed
  • H04W 36/34 - Reselection control
  • H04W 36/00 - Handoff or reselecting arrangements
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • H04W 36/32 - Reselection being triggered by specific parameters by location or mobility data, e.g. speed data
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
  • H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
  • B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
  • G06F 21/31 - User authentication
  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating
  • G06F 17/28 - Processing or translating of natural language
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
  • G06Q 20/14 - Payment architectures specially adapted for billing systems
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04N 21/214 - Specialised server platform, e.g. server located in an airplane, hotel or hospital
  • H04N 21/218 - Source of audio or video content, e.g. local disk arrays
  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/454 - Content filtering, e.g. blocking advertisements
  • H04N 21/475 - End-user interface for inputting end-user data, e.g. PIN [Personal Identification Number] or preference data
  • B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • G08B 21/06 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
  • G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 12/08 - Access security
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies

52.

Multi-vehicle shared communications network and bandwidth

      
Application Number 14253446
Grant Number 09646439
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
First Publication Date 2014-10-16
Grant Date 2017-05-09
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a vehicle system that include accessing the bandwidth of a wireless communication system whose bandwidth may be available for use by a vehicle. The vehicle receives permission from the wireless communication system that has access to bandwidth to utilize the bandwidth.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
  • H04N 21/2225 - Local VOD servers
  • H04W 48/04 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions based on user or terminal location or mobility data, e.g. moving direction or speed
  • H04W 36/34 - Reselection control
  • H04W 36/00 - Handoff or reselecting arrangements
  • H04W 76/02 - Connection set-up
  • H04W 48/02 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions
  • H04W 4/12 - Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
  • H04W 4/20 - Services signalling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • H04W 36/32 - Reselection being triggered by specific parameters by location or mobility data, e.g. speed data
  • H04N 21/226 - Internal components of the server
  • H04N 21/239 - Interfacing the upstream path of the transmission network, e.g. prioritizing client requests
  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/436 - Interfacing a local distribution network, e.g. communicating with another STB or inside the home
  • H04N 21/4363 - Adapting the video stream to a specific local network, e.g. a IEEE 1394 or Bluetooth® network
  • H04N 21/454 - Content filtering, e.g. blocking advertisements
  • H04N 21/6408 - Unicasting
  • H04N 21/643 - Communication protocols
  • H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks
  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
  • G08G 1/0965 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
  • H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
  • B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
  • G06F 21/31 - User authentication
  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • B60C 1/00 - Tyres characterised by the chemical composition or the physical arrangement or mixture of the composition
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating
  • G06F 17/28 - Processing or translating of natural language
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
  • G06Q 20/14 - Payment architectures specially adapted for billing systems
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04N 21/214 - Specialised server platform, e.g. server located in an airplane, hotel or hospital
  • H04N 21/218 - Source of audio or video content, e.g. local disk arrays
  • H04N 21/475 - End-user interface for inputting end-user data, e.g. PIN [Personal Identification Number] or preference data
  • B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • G07C 5/02 - Registering or indicating driving, working, idle, or waiting time only
  • B60W 50/10 - Interpretation of driver requests or demands
  • B60R 25/01 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 12/08 - Access security
  • G08B 21/06 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
  • G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies
  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers

53.

Universal vehicle notification system

      
Application Number 14253486
Grant Number 09536361
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
First Publication Date 2014-10-16
Grant Date 2017-01-03
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a vehicle system that include determining whether a vehicle action is necessary and providing a notification to predetermined users. Sensors provide signals to a sensing control system to generate the notification.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
  • G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
  • H04N 21/2225 - Local VOD servers
  • H04W 48/04 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions based on user or terminal location or mobility data, e.g. moving direction or speed
  • H04W 36/34 - Reselection control
  • H04W 36/00 - Handoff or reselecting arrangements
  • H04N 21/226 - Internal components of the server
  • H04N 21/239 - Interfacing the upstream path of the transmission network, e.g. prioritizing client requests
  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/436 - Interfacing a local distribution network, e.g. communicating with another STB or inside the home
  • H04N 21/4363 - Adapting the video stream to a specific local network, e.g. a IEEE 1394 or Bluetooth® network
  • H04N 21/454 - Content filtering, e.g. blocking advertisements
  • H04N 21/6408 - Unicasting
  • H04N 21/643 - Communication protocols
  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
  • G08G 1/0965 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle
  • H04W 76/02 - Connection set-up
  • H04W 48/02 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions
  • H04W 4/12 - Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
  • H04W 4/20 - Services signalling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • H04W 36/32 - Reselection being triggered by specific parameters by location or mobility data, e.g. speed data
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
  • H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
  • B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
  • G06F 21/31 - User authentication
  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating
  • G06F 17/28 - Processing or translating of natural language
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
  • G06Q 20/14 - Payment architectures specially adapted for billing systems
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04N 21/214 - Specialised server platform, e.g. server located in an airplane, hotel or hospital
  • H04N 21/218 - Source of audio or video content, e.g. local disk arrays
  • H04N 21/475 - End-user interface for inputting end-user data, e.g. PIN [Personal Identification Number] or preference data
  • B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • G07C 5/02 - Registering or indicating driving, working, idle, or waiting time only
  • B60W 50/10 - Interpretation of driver requests or demands
  • B60R 25/01 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 12/08 - Access security
  • G08B 21/06 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
  • G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies
  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers

54.

Intelligent vehicle for assisting vehicle occupants

      
Application Number 14253506
Grant Number 09082239
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
First Publication Date 2014-10-16
Grant Date 2015-07-14
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods, systems, and a computer readable medium are provided for maintaining a persona of a vehicle occupant and, based on the persona of the vehicle occupant and vehicle-related information, performing an action assisting the vehicle occupant.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
  • G08G 1/0965 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle
  • H04W 76/02 - Connection set-up
  • H04W 48/02 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions
  • H04W 4/12 - Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • H04W 36/32 - Reselection being triggered by specific parameters by location or mobility data, e.g. speed data
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06F 17/28 - Processing or translating of natural language
  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06Q 20/14 - Payment architectures specially adapted for billing systems
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating
  • H04N 21/214 - Specialised server platform, e.g. server located in an airplane, hotel or hospital
  • H04N 21/218 - Source of audio or video content, e.g. local disk arrays
  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
  • H04N 21/454 - Content filtering, e.g. blocking advertisements
  • H04N 21/475 - End-user interface for inputting end-user data, e.g. PIN [Personal Identification Number] or preference data
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
  • H04W 4/20 - Services signalling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 12/08 - Access security
  • G08B 21/06 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
  • G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures

55.

Communication of automatically generated shopping list to vehicles and associated devices

      
Application Number 14253755
Grant Number 09230379
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
First Publication Date 2014-10-16
Grant Date 2016-01-05
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for an improved navigation environment are provided. The navigation system can route users to preferred locations based on user profile data and past experience with the present driver and other drivers. The system provides more cost-effective and time-sensitive routing by incorporating other information about destinations. Further, the navigation system provides enhanced guidance in foreign or unfamiliar locations by incorporating experience from other drivers and other data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
  • G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
  • G08G 1/0965 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle
  • H04W 76/02 - Connection set-up
  • H04W 48/02 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions
  • H04W 4/12 - Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
  • H04W 4/20 - Services signalling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • H04W 36/32 - Reselection being triggered by specific parameters by location or mobility data, e.g. speed data
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
  • H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
  • B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
  • G06F 21/31 - User authentication
  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating
  • G06F 17/28 - Processing or translating of natural language
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
  • G06Q 20/14 - Payment architectures specially adapted for billing systems
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04N 21/214 - Specialised server platform, e.g. server located in an airplane, hotel or hospital
  • H04N 21/218 - Source of audio or video content, e.g. local disk arrays
  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/454 - Content filtering, e.g. blocking advertisements
  • H04N 21/475 - End-user interface for inputting end-user data, e.g. PIN [Personal Identification Number] or preference data
  • B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 12/08 - Access security
  • G08B 21/06 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
  • G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies

56.

Central network for the automated control of vehicular traffic

      
Application Number 14253838
Grant Number 09373207
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
First Publication Date 2014-10-16
Grant Date 2016-06-21
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ricci, Christopher P.
  • Wilson, Tadd F.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a traffic control system provide arrangements and processes for managing automated vehicles. The traffic control system can register vehicles and then control the operation of the vehicles through a section of roadway. The automated control includes the communication of directions and other messages that ensure the proper function of the vehicle while under the guidance of the traffic control system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G05D 3/00 - Control of position or direction
  • G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
  • B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
  • G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating
  • G06F 17/28 - Processing or translating of natural language
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • G06F 21/31 - User authentication
  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06Q 20/14 - Payment architectures specially adapted for billing systems
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
  • G08G 1/0965 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • H04N 21/214 - Specialised server platform, e.g. server located in an airplane, hotel or hospital
  • H04N 21/218 - Source of audio or video content, e.g. local disk arrays
  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
  • H04N 21/454 - Content filtering, e.g. blocking advertisements
  • H04N 21/475 - End-user interface for inputting end-user data, e.g. PIN [Personal Identification Number] or preference data
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • H04W 4/12 - Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
  • H04W 4/20 - Services signalling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel
  • H04W 36/00 - Handoff or reselecting arrangements
  • H04W 36/32 - Reselection being triggered by specific parameters by location or mobility data, e.g. speed data
  • H04W 36/34 - Reselection control
  • H04W 48/02 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions
  • H04W 48/04 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions based on user or terminal location or mobility data, e.g. moving direction or speed
  • H04W 76/02 - Connection set-up
  • G01C 22/00 - Measuring distance traversed on the ground by vehicles, persons, animals or other moving solid bodies, e.g. using odometers or using pedometers
  • G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
  • G06G 7/70 - Analogue computers for specific processes, systems, or devices, e.g. simulators for vehicles, e.g. to determine permissible loading of ships
  • G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
  • G08G 1/09 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions
  • G08B 1/08 - Systems for signalling characterised solely by the form of transmission of the signal using electric transmission
  • B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G08B 21/06 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
  • G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 12/08 - Access security
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies

57.

Traffic consolidation based on vehicle destination

      
Application Number 14253840
Grant Number 09378602
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
First Publication Date 2014-10-16
Grant Date 2016-06-28
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ricci, Christopher P.
  • Wilson, Tadd F.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a traffic control system provide arrangements and processes for managing automated vehicles. The traffic control system can register vehicles and then control the operation of the vehicles through a section of roadway. The automated control includes the communication of directions and other messages that ensure the proper function of the vehicle while under the guidance of the traffic control system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
  • H04W 48/04 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions based on user or terminal location or mobility data, e.g. moving direction or speed
  • H04W 36/34 - Reselection control
  • H04W 36/00 - Handoff or reselecting arrangements
  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
  • G08G 1/0965 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle
  • H04W 76/02 - Connection set-up
  • H04W 48/02 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions
  • H04W 4/12 - Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
  • H04W 4/20 - Services signalling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • H04W 36/32 - Reselection being triggered by specific parameters by location or mobility data, e.g. speed data
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
  • H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
  • B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
  • G06F 21/31 - User authentication
  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating
  • G06F 17/28 - Processing or translating of natural language
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
  • G06Q 20/14 - Payment architectures specially adapted for billing systems
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04N 21/214 - Specialised server platform, e.g. server located in an airplane, hotel or hospital
  • H04N 21/218 - Source of audio or video content, e.g. local disk arrays
  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/454 - Content filtering, e.g. blocking advertisements
  • H04N 21/475 - End-user interface for inputting end-user data, e.g. PIN [Personal Identification Number] or preference data
  • B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 12/08 - Access security
  • G08B 21/06 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
  • G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies

58.

Providing home automation information via communication with a vehicle

      
Application Number 14252978
Grant Number 09378601
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
First Publication Date 2014-10-16
Grant Date 2016-06-28
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems of providing home automation information via communication with a vehicle. A home automation system can determine a state of the home and determine when occupants enter a home. The home automation system can identify an occupant and monitor the status and location of the occupant in the home and determine a status change for the occupant, such when the occupant leaves or is scheduled to leave the home, the occupant going to sleep, experiencing a health crisis, or entering an area of the home the occupant is not authorized to enter. The home automation system can send alerts and information to a vehicle operation system of a vehicle and to a communication device of a user. The alerts can include information related to the identity and the status of the occupant and information related to the state of the home.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
  • G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
  • B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
  • G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating
  • G06F 17/28 - Processing or translating of natural language
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • G06F 21/31 - User authentication
  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06Q 20/14 - Payment architectures specially adapted for billing systems
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
  • G08G 1/0965 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • H04N 21/214 - Specialised server platform, e.g. server located in an airplane, hotel or hospital
  • H04N 21/218 - Source of audio or video content, e.g. local disk arrays
  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
  • H04N 21/454 - Content filtering, e.g. blocking advertisements
  • H04N 21/475 - End-user interface for inputting end-user data, e.g. PIN [Personal Identification Number] or preference data
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • H04W 4/12 - Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
  • H04W 4/20 - Services signalling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel
  • H04W 36/00 - Handoff or reselecting arrangements
  • H04W 36/32 - Reselection being triggered by specific parameters by location or mobility data, e.g. speed data
  • H04W 36/34 - Reselection control
  • H04W 48/02 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions
  • H04W 48/04 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions based on user or terminal location or mobility data, e.g. moving direction or speed
  • H04W 76/02 - Connection set-up
  • B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G08B 21/06 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
  • G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 12/08 - Access security
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies

59.

Vehicle to vehicle safety and traffic communications

      
Application Number 14253006
Grant Number 09384609
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
First Publication Date 2014-10-16
Grant Date 2016-07-05
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

A system for vehicle to another party communications that includes a vehicle personality module adapted to create a vehicle personality and a communications system that utilizes the created vehicle personality for one or more communications instead of a user's profile. The one or more communications are associated with one or more of an identifier and an icon representing the vehicle personality, with this identifier and/or icon sent with at least one communication and displayable to the recipient of the communication.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
  • G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
  • B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
  • G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating
  • G06F 17/28 - Processing or translating of natural language
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • G06F 21/31 - User authentication
  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06Q 20/14 - Payment architectures specially adapted for billing systems
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
  • G08G 1/0965 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • H04N 21/214 - Specialised server platform, e.g. server located in an airplane, hotel or hospital
  • H04N 21/218 - Source of audio or video content, e.g. local disk arrays
  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
  • H04N 21/454 - Content filtering, e.g. blocking advertisements
  • H04N 21/475 - End-user interface for inputting end-user data, e.g. PIN [Personal Identification Number] or preference data
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • H04W 4/12 - Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
  • H04W 4/20 - Services signalling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel
  • H04W 36/00 - Handoff or reselecting arrangements
  • H04W 36/32 - Reselection being triggered by specific parameters by location or mobility data, e.g. speed data
  • H04W 36/34 - Reselection control
  • H04W 48/02 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions
  • H04W 48/04 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions based on user or terminal location or mobility data, e.g. moving direction or speed
  • H04W 76/02 - Connection set-up
  • B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G08B 21/06 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
  • G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 12/08 - Access security
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies

60.

Radar sensing and emergency response vehicle detection

      
Application Number 14253078
Grant Number 09524597
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
First Publication Date 2014-10-16
Grant Date 2016-12-20
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

A system for vehicle to another party communications that includes a vehicle personality module adapted to create a vehicle personality and a communications system that utilizes the created vehicle personality for one or more communications instead of a user's profile. The one or more communications are associated with one or more of an identifier and an icon representing the vehicle personality, with this identifier and/or icon sent with at least one communication and displayable to the recipient of the communication.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
  • G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
  • H04N 21/2225 - Local VOD servers
  • H04W 48/04 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions based on user or terminal location or mobility data, e.g. moving direction or speed
  • H04W 36/34 - Reselection control
  • H04W 36/00 - Handoff or reselecting arrangements
  • H04N 21/226 - Internal components of the server
  • H04N 21/239 - Interfacing the upstream path of the transmission network, e.g. prioritizing client requests
  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/436 - Interfacing a local distribution network, e.g. communicating with another STB or inside the home
  • H04N 21/4363 - Adapting the video stream to a specific local network, e.g. a IEEE 1394 or Bluetooth® network
  • H04N 21/454 - Content filtering, e.g. blocking advertisements
  • H04N 21/6408 - Unicasting
  • H04N 21/643 - Communication protocols
  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
  • G08G 1/0965 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle
  • H04W 76/02 - Connection set-up
  • H04W 48/02 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions
  • H04W 4/12 - Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
  • H04W 4/20 - Services signalling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • H04W 36/32 - Reselection being triggered by specific parameters by location or mobility data, e.g. speed data
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
  • H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
  • B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
  • G06F 21/31 - User authentication
  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating
  • G06F 17/28 - Processing or translating of natural language
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
  • G06Q 20/14 - Payment architectures specially adapted for billing systems
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04N 21/214 - Specialised server platform, e.g. server located in an airplane, hotel or hospital
  • H04N 21/218 - Source of audio or video content, e.g. local disk arrays
  • H04N 21/475 - End-user interface for inputting end-user data, e.g. PIN [Personal Identification Number] or preference data
  • B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • G07C 5/02 - Registering or indicating driving, working, idle, or waiting time only
  • B60W 50/10 - Interpretation of driver requests or demands
  • B60R 25/01 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 12/08 - Access security
  • G08B 21/06 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
  • G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies
  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers

61.

Vehicle crate for blade processors

      
Application Number 14253526
Grant Number 09883209
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-15
First Publication Date 2014-10-16
Grant Date 2018-01-30
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods, systems, and a computer readable medium are provided for a vehicle containing multiple blade processors for performing vehicle and/or infotainment tasks, functions, and operations. The blade processors can be included in a crate having a first communication zone defining a trusted network within the vehicle to connect with trusted computational devices and/or modules provided or certified by the vehicle manufacturer but not untrusted computational devices and/or modules provided by vehicle occupants, a second communication zone defining an untrusted network to connect with the untrusted computational devices and/or modules, and a third communication zone providing power and data transmission to the blade processors. A master blade processor can assign a component and/or module requiring a blade processor for execution to a selected blade processor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 13/36 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer for access to common bus or bus system
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G01C 23/00 - Combined instruments indicating more than one navigational value, e.g. for aircraft; Combined measuring devices for measuring two or more variables of movement, e.g. distance, speed or acceleration
  • G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
  • H04N 21/2225 - Local VOD servers
  • G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
  • H04W 48/04 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions based on user or terminal location or mobility data, e.g. moving direction or speed
  • H04W 36/34 - Reselection control
  • H04W 36/00 - Handoff or reselecting arrangements
  • H04N 21/226 - Internal components of the server
  • H04N 21/239 - Interfacing the upstream path of the transmission network, e.g. prioritizing client requests
  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/436 - Interfacing a local distribution network, e.g. communicating with another STB or inside the home
  • H04N 21/4363 - Adapting the video stream to a specific local network, e.g. a IEEE 1394 or Bluetooth® network
  • H04N 21/454 - Content filtering, e.g. blocking advertisements
  • H04N 21/6408 - Unicasting
  • H04N 21/643 - Communication protocols
  • H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks
  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
  • G08G 1/0965 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle
  • H04W 76/02 - Connection set-up
  • H04W 48/02 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions
  • H04W 4/12 - Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
  • H04W 4/20 - Services signalling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • H04W 36/32 - Reselection being triggered by specific parameters by location or mobility data, e.g. speed data
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
  • H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
  • B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
  • G06F 21/31 - User authentication
  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • B60C 1/00 - Tyres characterised by the chemical composition or the physical arrangement or mixture of the composition
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating
  • G06F 17/28 - Processing or translating of natural language
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06Q 20/14 - Payment architectures specially adapted for billing systems
  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04N 21/214 - Specialised server platform, e.g. server located in an airplane, hotel or hospital
  • H04N 21/218 - Source of audio or video content, e.g. local disk arrays
  • H04N 21/475 - End-user interface for inputting end-user data, e.g. PIN [Personal Identification Number] or preference data
  • B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
  • G07C 5/02 - Registering or indicating driving, working, idle, or waiting time only
  • B60W 50/10 - Interpretation of driver requests or demands
  • B60R 25/01 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 12/08 - Access security
  • G08B 21/06 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
  • G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies
  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers

62.

ON BOARD VEHICLE MEDIA CONTROLLER

      
Application Number US2014019216
Publication Number 2014/158672
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-02-28
Publication Date 2014-10-02
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher, P.

Abstract

The present disclosure describes a microprocessor executable media controller on board a vehicle operable (a) to determine a first spatial location of an external communication device, the external communication device being in wireless communication with the on board media controller and the first spatial location being associated with a first set of restrictions, the first set of restrictions being at least one of a control on connectivity access by the external communication device, a restriction on the connectivity access, and a restriction on one or more functions of the external communication device and (b), in response, to apply the first set of restrictions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 24/00 - Supervisory, monitoring or testing arrangements

63.

ON BOARD VEHICLE NETWORKING MODULE

      
Application Number US2014019983
Publication Number 2014/158766
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-03-03
Publication Date 2014-10-02
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher, P.

Abstract

The present disclosure describes a microprocessor executable remote control module operable to receive, via a remote node, a command from a vehicle owner to configure and/or alter and/or determine a state of a selected vehicle component and, when the vehicle owner is authenticated successfully by the remote control module, to configure and/or alter and/or determine a state of the selected vehicle component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)

64.

DUPLICATED PROCESSING IN VEHICLES

      
Application Number US2014019201
Publication Number 2014/158667
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-02-28
Publication Date 2014-10-02
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ricci, Christopher, P.
  • Swartz, Douglas, W.

Abstract

The present disclosure describes a vehicle implementing one or more processing modules. These modules are configured to connect and interface with the various buses in the vehicle, where the various buses are connected with the various components of the vehicle to facilitate information transfer among the vehicle components. Each processing module is further modularized with the ability to add and replace other functional modules now or in the future. These functional modules can themselves act as distinct vehicle components. Each processing module may hand-off processing to other modules depending on its health, processing load, or by third-party control. Thus, the plurality of processing modules helps to implement a middleware point of control to the vehicle with redundancy in processing and safety and security awareness in their applications.

IPC Classes  ?

65.

OCCUPANT SHARING OF DISPLAYED CONTENT IN VEHICLES

      
Application Number US2014019209
Publication Number 2014/143563
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-02-28
Publication Date 2014-09-18
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher, P.

Abstract

The present disclosure describes a displayed object movement module that causes displayed objects or other content to be moved from a first source vehicle display to a second target vehicle display at the request of a source vehicle occupant associated with the first source vehicle display.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
  • B60K 5/00 - Arrangement or mounting of internal-combustion or jet-propulsion units

66.

Self-configuring vehicle console application store

      
Application Number 13963728
Grant Number 09098367
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-08-09
First Publication Date 2014-04-17
Grant Date 2015-08-04
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to an application store on board a vehicle. The application store contains, in one configuration, a plurality of applications for installation on an on board computer of the vehicle, with the applications provided to the vehicle operator being provided to the operator being based on predetermined types of information related to the vehicle, its state, operation, and/or configuration, vehicle location, vehicle type, make, model, and/or year of manufacture, and/or occupant(s) and/or occupant(s) of other vehicles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating
  • G06F 3/0486 - Drag-and-drop
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures

67.

Occupant sharing of displayed content in vehicles

      
Application Number 13830003
Grant Number 09008906
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-03-14
First Publication Date 2013-08-22
Grant Date 2015-04-14
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

The present disclosure describes a displayed object movement module that causes displayed objects or other content to be moved from a first source vehicle display to a second target vehicle display at the request of a source vehicle occupant associated with the first source vehicle display.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G06F 11/00 - Error detection; Error correction; Monitoring

68.

On board vehicle networking module

      
Application Number 13828513
Grant Number 09116786
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-03-14
First Publication Date 2013-08-08
Grant Date 2015-08-25
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

The present disclosure describes a microprocessor executable remote control module operable to receive, via a remote node, a command from a vehicle owner to configure and/or alter and/or determine a state of a selected vehicle component and, when the vehicle owner is authenticated successfully by the remote control module, to configure and/or alter and/or determine a state of the selected vehicle component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G06F 11/00 - Error detection; Error correction; Monitoring
  • H04L 12/64 - Hybrid switching systems
  • H04L 12/40 - Bus networks

69.

On board vehicle diagnostic module

      
Application Number 13829718
Grant Number 09043073
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-03-14
First Publication Date 2013-08-08
Grant Date 2015-05-26
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

The present disclosure describes a microprocessor executable diagnostic module operable to receive, from a vehicle component, a signal regarding a warning and/or error and select a destination for the signal from a plurality of destinations, the plurality of destinations comprising one or more of a vehicle input/output system to present the warning and/or error to a vehicle occupant, an emergency service provider, an emergency responder, a manufacturer of the vehicle, a service facility located in proximity to a current vehicle location, and a remotely located diagnostic service to diagnose a cause of the warning and/or error signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01M 17/00 - Testing of vehicles
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G06F 11/00 - Error detection; Error correction; Monitoring
  • G06F 11/07 - Responding to the occurrence of a fault, e.g. fault tolerance
  • H04L 12/40 - Bus networks
  • B60W 50/02 - Ensuring safety in case of control system failures, e.g. by diagnosing, circumventing or fixing failures
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time

70.

On board vehicle networking module

      
Application Number 13828651
Grant Number 09055022
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-03-14
First Publication Date 2013-08-08
Grant Date 2015-06-09
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

The present disclosure describes a microprocessor executable social networking module operable to enable on board processing modules of different privately owned vehicles to wirelessly connect to exchange vehicle-related information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs
  • H04L 12/58 - Message switching systems
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • H04N 21/61 - Network physical structure; Signal processing
  • H04L 12/40 - Bus networks

71.

On board vehicle installation supervisor

      
Application Number 13829157
Grant Number 08949823
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-03-14
First Publication Date 2013-08-01
Grant Date 2015-02-03
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

The present disclosure describes a microprocessor executable installation supervisor operable to determine, for a selected computational component to be installed in the vehicle, whether the selected computational component satisfies a requirement and/or restriction associated with the selected computational component, when installed, and, when the selected computational component can satisfy the requirement and/or restriction, create a set of data structures in the selected computational component and/or a computer readable medium on board the vehicle to bind the selected computational component to the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
  • G06F 11/30 - Monitoring
  • B60Q 11/00 - Arrangement of monitoring devices for devices provided for in groups
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • G06F 11/14 - Error detection or correction of the data by redundancy in operation, e.g. by using different operation sequences leading to the same result
  • G06F 11/34 - Recording or statistical evaluation of computer activity, e.g. of down time, of input/output operation
  • G06F 11/07 - Responding to the occurrence of a fault, e.g. fault tolerance
  • G06F 11/20 - Error detection or correction of the data by redundancy in hardware using active fault-masking, e.g. by switching out faulty elements or by switching in spare elements
  • H04L 12/40 - Bus networks

72.

On board vehicle media controller

      
Application Number 13829505
Grant Number 09088572
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-03-14
First Publication Date 2013-08-01
Grant Date 2015-07-21
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

The present disclosure describes a microprocessor executable media controller operable to receive a media stream from a remote node, the received media stream being for an occupant associated with an on board vehicle input/output system, identify which on board vehicle input/output systems are restricted due to operator command and/or as a result of a governing law, and provide the media stream, in compliance with any restriction, to a selected input/output system associated with the occupant.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • H04L 12/64 - Hybrid switching systems
  • G06F 11/22 - Detection or location of defective computer hardware by testing during standby operation or during idle time, e.g. start-up testing
  • H04L 12/40 - Bus networks
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time

73.

Universal bus in the car

      
Application Number 13679441
Grant Number 08983718
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-16
First Publication Date 2013-06-27
Grant Date 2015-03-17
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure includes a system to recognize the drivers and/or passengers within the automobile. Based on the recognition, the vehicle may change a configuration of the automobile to match predetermined preferences for the driver and/or passenger. The configurations may also include the recognition of a unique set of gestures for the person. Further, the configuration can also include the tracking of health data related to the person.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06F 9/54 - Interprogram communication
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • G08C 19/00 - Electric signal transmission systems
  • G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representation; Symbolic representation
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G06F 13/364 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer for access to common bus or bus system with centralised access control using independent requests or grants, e.g. using separated request and grant lines
  • H04N 21/482 - End-user interface for program selection
  • G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • B60W 30/182 - Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit

74.

Vehicle comprising multi-operating system

      
Application Number 13679459
Grant Number 09324234
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-16
First Publication Date 2013-06-27
Grant Date 2016-04-26
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ricci, Christopher P.
  • Reeves, Brian
  • Reeves, Paul E.
  • Teltz, Richard
  • Reeves, David
  • Sirpal, Sanjiv
  • Tyghe, Chris

Abstract

A mobile computing device with a mobile operating system and personal computer or vehicle processing module operating system running concurrently and independently on a shared kernel without virtualization. The mobile operating system provides a user experience for the mobile computing device that suits the mobile environment. The personal computer operating system provides a full personal computer user experience when the mobile computing device is docked to a secondary terminal environment. The vehicle processing module operating system provides a full vehicle processing module user experience when the mobile computing device is docked to a secondary terminal environment. The mobile computing device may be a smartphone running the Android mobile OS and a full desktop Linux distribution on a modified Android kernel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G06F 9/54 - Interprogram communication
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • G08C 19/00 - Electric signal transmission systems
  • G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representation; Symbolic representation
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G06F 13/364 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer for access to common bus or bus system with centralised access control using independent requests or grants, e.g. using separated request and grant lines
  • H04N 21/482 - End-user interface for program selection
  • G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • B60W 30/182 - Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
  • G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • B60K 37/02 - Arrangement of instruments
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G08G 1/017 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled identifying vehicles
  • B60K 37/00 - Dashboards
  • B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit

75.

Configurable hardware unit for car systems

      
Application Number 13679842
Grant Number 08979159
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-16
First Publication Date 2013-06-20
Grant Date 2015-03-17
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure includes a universal chassis that may be mounted in the head unit of a vehicle. The chassis may accept one or more modules that each have common dimensions. With a common form factor, the universal chassis is configurable as different modules with different functionality may be inserted into the chassis with ease.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 7/06 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space mounted on or below dashboards
  • B60K 37/04 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard
  • B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
  • B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for

76.

Gesture recognition for on-board display

      
Application Number 13679234
Grant Number 08831826
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-16
First Publication Date 2013-06-13
Grant Date 2014-09-09
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure includes a system to recognize the drivers and/or passengers within the automobile. Based on the recognition, the vehicle may change a configuration of the automobile to match predetermined preferences for the driver and/or passenger. The configurations may also include the recognition of a unique set of gestures for the person. Further, the configuration can also include the tracking of health data related to the person.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G08C 19/00 - Electric signal transmission systems
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representation; Symbolic representation
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • G06F 9/54 - Interprogram communication
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
  • G06F 13/364 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer for access to common bus or bus system with centralised access control using independent requests or grants, e.g. using separated request and grant lines
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • H04N 21/482 - End-user interface for program selection
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer

77.

Proximity warning relative to other cars

      
Application Number 13678735
Grant Number 09046374
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-16
First Publication Date 2013-06-13
Grant Date 2015-06-02
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure builds on integrating existing technology with new devices, methods, and systems to provide a complete vehicle ecosystem.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 1/09 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions
  • G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
  • G06F 9/54 - Interprogram communication
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • G08C 19/00 - Electric signal transmission systems
  • G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representation; Symbolic representation
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G06F 13/364 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer for access to common bus or bus system with centralised access control using independent requests or grants, e.g. using separated request and grant lines
  • H04N 21/482 - End-user interface for program selection
  • G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • B60W 30/182 - Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit

78.

Object sensing (pedestrian avoidance/accident avoidance)

      
Application Number 13678726
Grant Number 09043130
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-16
First Publication Date 2013-06-06
Grant Date 2015-05-26
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure builds on integrating existing technology with new devices, methods, and systems to provide a complete vehicle ecosystem.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 17/10 - Complex mathematical operations
  • G08G 1/123 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating the position of vehicles, e.g. scheduled vehicles
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • H04N 21/482 - End-user interface for program selection
  • G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
  • G06F 13/364 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer for access to common bus or bus system with centralised access control using independent requests or grants, e.g. using separated request and grant lines
  • G08C 19/00 - Electric signal transmission systems
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representation; Symbolic representation
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 9/54 - Interprogram communication

79.

Street side sensors

      
Application Number 13678745
Grant Number 09014911
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-16
First Publication Date 2013-06-06
Grant Date 2015-04-21
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure builds on integrating existing technology with new devices, methods, and systems to provide a complete vehicle ecosystem.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06F 9/54 - Interprogram communication
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • G08C 19/00 - Electric signal transmission systems
  • G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representation; Symbolic representation
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G06F 13/364 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer for access to common bus or bus system with centralised access control using independent requests or grants, e.g. using separated request and grant lines
  • H04N 21/482 - End-user interface for program selection
  • G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • B60W 30/182 - Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit

80.

Location information exchange between vehicle and device

      
Application Number 13678773
Grant Number 08818725
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-16
First Publication Date 2013-06-06
Grant Date 2014-08-26
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure builds on integrating existing technology with new devices, methods, and systems to provide a complete vehicle ecosystem.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 1/08 - Systems for signalling characterised solely by the form of transmission of the signal using electric transmission

81.

Feature recognition for configuring a vehicle console and associated devices

      
Application Number 13679204
Grant Number 08793034
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-16
First Publication Date 2013-06-06
Grant Date 2014-07-29
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure includes a system to recognize the drivers and/or passengers within the automobile. Based on the recognition, the vehicle may change a configuration of the automobile to match predetermined preferences for the driver and/or passenger.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space

82.

Method and system for maintaining and reporting vehicle occupant information

      
Application Number 13679443
Grant Number 09240018
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-16
First Publication Date 2013-06-06
Grant Date 2016-01-19
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

The present disclosure describes an occupant information module that reports, to a third party, occupant information regarding a vehicle occupant.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08C 19/16 - Electric signal transmission systems in which transmission is by pulses
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06F 9/54 - Interprogram communication
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • G08C 19/00 - Electric signal transmission systems
  • G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representation; Symbolic representation
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G06F 13/364 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer for access to common bus or bus system with centralised access control using independent requests or grants, e.g. using separated request and grant lines
  • H04N 21/482 - End-user interface for program selection
  • G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • B60W 30/182 - Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
  • G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • B60K 37/02 - Arrangement of instruments
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G08G 1/017 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled identifying vehicles
  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit

83.

Mobile hot spot/router/application share site or network

      
Application Number 13679864
Grant Number 09079497
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-16
First Publication Date 2013-06-06
Grant Date 2015-07-14
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure includes a system to generate a vehicle communication system. The vehicle communication system can determine which devices are within the vehicle. From this determination, the vehicle communication system may create a universal bus and hotspot where applications, data, multimedia information, and resources can be shared both with the vehicle and with the other devices in the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 7/00 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field
  • B60K 37/02 - Arrangement of instruments
  • G06F 9/54 - Interprogram communication
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • G08C 19/00 - Electric signal transmission systems
  • G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representation; Symbolic representation
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G06F 13/364 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer for access to common bus or bus system with centralised access control using independent requests or grants, e.g. using separated request and grant lines
  • H04N 21/482 - End-user interface for program selection
  • G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • B60W 30/182 - Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
  • G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit

84.

In-car communication between devices

      
Application Number 13679887
Grant Number 08995982
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-16
First Publication Date 2013-06-06
Grant Date 2015-03-31
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure includes a system to generate a vehicle communication system. The vehicle communication system can determine which devices are within the vehicle. From this determination, the vehicle communication system may create a universal bus and hotspot where applications, data, multimedia information, and resources can be shared both with the vehicle and with the other devices in the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04M 3/00 - Automatic or semi-automatic exchanges
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06F 9/54 - Interprogram communication
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • G08C 19/00 - Electric signal transmission systems
  • G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representation; Symbolic representation
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G06F 13/364 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer for access to common bus or bus system with centralised access control using independent requests or grants, e.g. using separated request and grant lines
  • H04N 21/482 - End-user interface for program selection
  • G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • B60W 30/182 - Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit

85.

Car location

      
Application Number 13678753
Grant Number 09105051
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-16
First Publication Date 2013-06-06
Grant Date 2015-08-11
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure builds on integrating existing technology with new devices, methods, and systems to provide a complete vehicle ecosystem.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G08G 1/123 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating the position of vehicles, e.g. scheduled vehicles
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06F 9/54 - Interprogram communication
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • G08C 19/00 - Electric signal transmission systems
  • G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representation; Symbolic representation
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G06F 13/364 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer for access to common bus or bus system with centralised access control using independent requests or grants, e.g. using separated request and grant lines
  • H04N 21/482 - End-user interface for program selection
  • G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • B60W 30/182 - Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit

86.

Behavioral tracking and vehicle applications

      
Application Number 13678762
Grant Number 09296299
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-16
First Publication Date 2013-06-06
Grant Date 2016-03-29
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure builds on integrating existing technology with new devices, methods, and systems to provide a complete vehicle ecosystem.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 37/02 - Arrangement of instruments
  • G06F 9/54 - Interprogram communication
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • G08C 19/00 - Electric signal transmission systems
  • G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representation; Symbolic representation
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G06F 13/364 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer for access to common bus or bus system with centralised access control using independent requests or grants, e.g. using separated request and grant lines
  • H04N 21/482 - End-user interface for program selection
  • G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • B60W 30/182 - Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
  • G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G08G 1/017 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled identifying vehicles
  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit

87.

Branding of electrically propelled vehicles via the generation of specific operating output

      
Application Number 13679292
Grant Number 08862299
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-16
First Publication Date 2013-06-06
Grant Date 2014-10-14
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

The present disclosure is related to a perceptible output control system for a vehicle that can perform a number of different operations that are particularly useful for electric vehicles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 9/00 - Electric propulsion with power supply external to the vehicle
  • B60T 7/16 - Brake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger operated by remote control, i.e. initiating means not mounted on vehicle
  • H02P 1/00 - Arrangements for starting electric motors or dynamo-electric converters

88.

Configurable vehicle console

      
Application Number 13679350
Grant Number 09008856
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-16
First Publication Date 2013-06-06
Grant Date 2015-04-14
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ricci, Christopher P.
  • Wilson, Tadd F.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a configurable vehicle console are provided. Specifically, a configurable console may comprise one or more displays that are capable of receiving input from a user. At least one of these displays may be removed from the console of a vehicle and operated as a stand-alone computing platform. Moreover, it is anticipated that each one or more of the displays of the console may be configured to present a plurality of custom applications that, when manipulated by at least one user, are adapted to control functions associated with a vehicle and/or associated peripheral devices.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • H04M 11/04 - Telephonic communication systems specially adapted for combination with other electrical systems with alarm systems, e.g. fire, police or burglar alarm systems
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06F 9/54 - Interprogram communication
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • G08C 19/00 - Electric signal transmission systems
  • G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representation; Symbolic representation
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G06F 13/364 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer for access to common bus or bus system with centralised access control using independent requests or grants, e.g. using separated request and grant lines
  • H04N 21/482 - End-user interface for program selection
  • G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • B60W 30/182 - Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit

89.

Sharing applications/media between car and phone (hydroid)

      
Application Number 13679857
Grant Number 09020491
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-16
First Publication Date 2013-06-06
Grant Date 2015-04-28
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure includes a system to generate a vehicle communication system. The vehicle communication system can determine which devices are within the vehicle. From this determination, the vehicle communication system may create a universal bus and hotspot where applications, data, multimedia information, and resources can be shared both with the vehicle and with the other devices in the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04M 3/00 - Automatic or semi-automatic exchanges
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06F 9/54 - Interprogram communication
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • G08C 19/00 - Electric signal transmission systems
  • G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representation; Symbolic representation
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G06F 13/364 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer for access to common bus or bus system with centralised access control using independent requests or grants, e.g. using separated request and grant lines
  • H04N 21/482 - End-user interface for program selection
  • G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • B60W 30/182 - Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
  • G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • B60K 37/02 - Arrangement of instruments
  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit

90.

Etiquette suggestion

      
Application Number 13678699
Grant Number 09330567
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-16
First Publication Date 2013-05-30
Grant Date 2016-05-03
Owner AutoConnect Holdings LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, sensor data, accumulated from one or more sensors of one or more vehicles, is compared to rules or standards. Based on the comparison, a system may generate and provide etiquette suggestions to the one or more vehicles to ensure those vehicles do not create a disruption in the flow of traffic. The one or more vehicles can receive the suggestions and provide the suggestions to a user. The user or the vehicle may decide to act on the suggestion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 15/18 - in which a program is changed according to experience gained by the computer itself during a complete run; Learning machines (adaptive control systems G05B 13/00;artificial intelligence G06N)
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G06F 9/54 - Interprogram communication
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • G08C 19/00 - Electric signal transmission systems
  • G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representation; Symbolic representation
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G06F 13/364 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer for access to common bus or bus system with centralised access control using independent requests or grants, e.g. using separated request and grant lines
  • H04N 21/482 - End-user interface for program selection
  • G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • B60W 30/182 - Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
  • G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • B60K 37/02 - Arrangement of instruments
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G08G 1/017 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled identifying vehicles
  • B60K 37/00 - Dashboards
  • B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
  • G06N 5/04 - Inference or reasoning models
  • B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit

91.

Universal console chassis for the car

      
Application Number 13679815
Grant Number 08919848
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-16
First Publication Date 2013-05-30
Grant Date 2014-12-30
Owner AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC (USA)
Inventor Ricci, Christopher P.

Abstract

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure includes a universal chassis that may be mounted in the head unit of a vehicle. The chassis may accept one or more modules that each have common dimensions. With a common form factor, the universal chassis is configurable as different modules with different functionality may be inserted into the chassis with ease.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 3/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
  • H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G08C 19/00 - Electric signal transmission systems
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representation; Symbolic representation
  • G06F 9/54 - Interprogram communication
  • G06Q 40/08 - Insurance
  • G06F 13/364 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer for access to common bus or bus system with centralised access control using independent requests or grants, e.g. using separated request and grant lines
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • H04W 84/00 - Network topologies
  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • H04N 21/482 - End-user interface for program selection