A method includes determining a travel state of a subject vehicle (10-1) based on vehicle data and selecting one or more desired topics from a set of subscriptions based on the travel state. The set of subscriptions include one or more topics stored in a database (80), and the one or more desired topics are selected from among the one or more topics. The method further includes subscribing to the one or more desired topics provided by a remote server (20).
G08G 1/09 - Dispositions pour donner des instructions variables pour le trafic
G08G 1/0962 - Dispositions pour donner des instructions variables pour le trafic avec un indicateur monté à l'intérieur du véhicule, p.ex. délivrant des messages vocaux
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ULTRA-HIGH FREQUENCY LOW ENERGY BASED PHONE AS A KEY ACCESS TO A VEHICLE USING TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION FOR MULTIPATH MITIGATION
A system includes a transceiver (54) and an access module (36). The transceiver is implemented at a vehicle (30): receives a first RF signal from a portable access device (52) via multiple antennas (56); transmits a second RF signal from the vehicle to the portable access device; and receives a third RF signal from the portable access device. The third RF signal indicates an AOD of the first RF signal or a second AOA of the second RF signal as received at the portable access device. The access module: estimates a first AOA of the first RF signal; determines a resultant AOA based on the first AOA and the AOD or the second AOA; determines a location of the portable access device relative to the vehicle based on the resultant AOA; and permits access to the vehicle or control of a portion of the vehicle based on the location of the portable access device.
B60R 25/24 - Moyens pour enclencher ou arrêter le système antivol par des éléments d’identification électroniques comportant un code non mémorisé par l’utilisateur
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VEHICLE CONTROLLED POLLING REDUCTION AT MOBILE DEVICE BASED ON MOTION STATUS REPORTED BY MOBILE DEVICE
A mobile device (400) is provided and includes a sensor (407) and a control module (402). The sensor is configured to detect movement of the mobile device. The control module is configured to: based on an output of the sensor, determine whether the mobile device is moving; when the mobile device is moving, transmit via a transceiver (408) at least one signal to a vehicle (200) indicating movement of the mobile device and an indication of presence of the mobile device; based on the at least one signal, receive an instruction signal or an information signal from the vehicle via the transceiver; based on the instruction signal or an information signal, at least one of reduce a polling rate of the mobile device, cease to indicate presence of the mobile device or transition to a sleep mode; and transition from the sleep mode to an awake mode in response to movement of the mobile device.
A vehicle control system includes a controller 104 that is configured to include a memory 440, a verification module 452, and a software control module 454. The memory includes a software version repository to store a public address and one or more software hashes associated with the public address. The verification module is configured to verify a software upload request that a recommended software program to be uploaded. The verification module is configured to determine whether a contingent software hash that is indicative of the recommended software program matches a current software hash. The software control module is configured to acquire the recommended software program in response to the contingent software hash matching the current software hash.
G06F 21/57 - Certification ou préservation de plates-formes informatiques fiables, p.ex. démarrages ou arrêts sécurisés, suivis de version, contrôles de logiciel système, mises à jour sécurisées ou évaluation de vulnérabilité
G06F 21/64 - Protection de l’intégrité des données, p.ex. par sommes de contrôle, certificats ou signatures
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MULTIPLEXED ANTENNA CIRCUIT NETWORK FOR ULTRA-HIGH FREQUENCY LOW ENERGY BASED PHONE AS A KEY ACCESS TO A VEHICLE
A system includes antenna circuits (38) void of transceivers, a multiplexer (54) connected to the antenna circuits, a transceiver (37) and a control module (36). The transceiver is connected to the multiplexer and cycles through the antenna circuits to facilitate determination of a location of a portable access device (32, 34) relative to a vehicle (30). The transceiver allocates periods of time for each of the antenna circuits and during each period of time exchanges radio frequency signals with the portable access device to obtain timing information associated with transmission of the radio frequency signals or a range estimate of the portable access device relative to the vehicle. The range estimates are estimates of distances between the antenna circuits and the portable access device. The location is determined based on the timing information or the range estimates. The control module, based on the determined location, provides access to the vehicle or control of a vehicle system.
G01S 5/14 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de position; Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance utilisant les ondes radioélectriques déterminant des distances absolues à partir de plusieurs points espacés d'emplacement connu
A toggle switch system (100) for a vehicle control panel includes a first electrical switch (120), a toggle body (102), and a rocker arm (114). The first electrical switch (120) is configured to activate a first vehicle function. The toggle body (102) has a proximal end (108) and a distal end (110), is configured to pivot along an axis (104) that is between the proximal and distal ends (108,110), and has upper and lower surfaces (140,142) that define a slot (138) that extends inward from the distal end (110). The rocker arm (114) has a protrusion (144) that extends into the slot (138) between the upper and lower surfaces (140,142) and has a heel (118) that is configured to rotate, engage, and activate the first electrical switch (120) in response to the toggle body (102) moving in a first direction (128) to engage the protrusion (144) with the toggle body (102) within the slot (138).
B60K 37/06 - Agencement des accessoires sur le tableau de bord des commandes, p.ex. boutons de commande
H01H 23/30 - Interrupteurs à bascule ou à berceau, c. à d. interrupteurs caractérisés en ce qu'ils sont actionnés par basculement d'un organe de l'interrupteur en forme de bouton à bascule à trois positions de travail avec position médiane stable et une ou deux positions finales instables
A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a vehicle. The HVAC system includes an airflow inlet case defining a fresh air inlet and a recirculation air inlet. The airflow inlet case includes an evaporator and a filter both aligned with an axis of rotation of a blower configured to draw airflow through the airflow inlet case into a heater case. The recirculation air inlet faces the heater case. The airflow inlet case is configured to be mounted on an engine side of a vehicle firewall such that the recirculation air inlet is at the firewall.
A feed circuit (18) for feeding an antenna (19, 43, 60) includes: a first coupler (C1) including conductive elements (2610, 2620); a second coupler (C2) including conductive elements (2612, 2622); a third coupler (C3) including conductive elements (2614, 2624); a delay line (D1); first terminals (2634, 2638, 2648, 2642) connected to the antenna (19, 43, 60); second terminals (2630, 2640, 2642, 2644) connected to a ground reference (2650); and a feed terminal (2632) connected to the first coupler (C1) and receive at least one of a transmit signal or a combined received signal from the antenna (19, 43, 60). The first terminals (2634, 2638, 2648, 2642) are connected to the second coupler (C2) and the third coupler (C3) and output a signal at different phases to conductive elements of the antenna (19, 43, 60). The second terminals (2630, 2640, 2642, 2644) are connected to the first coupler (C1), the second coupler (C2) and the third coupler (C3).
H01P 5/16 - Dispositifs à accès conjugués, c. à d. dispositifs présentant au moins un accès découplé d'un autre accès
H01Q 3/26 - Dispositifs pour changer ou faire varier l'orientation ou la forme du diagramme de directivité des ondes rayonnées par une antenne ou un système d'antenne faisant varier la distribution de l’énergie à travers une ouverture rayonnante
An access system for a vehicle is provided. The access system includes antennas and an access module. The antennas are configured to each receive a signal transmitted from a portable access device to the vehicle. The signal is transmitted on a 2.4 gigahertz frequency. The access module is configured to: downconvert the received signal to generate an in-phase signal and a quadrature phase signal; perform carrier phase based ranging including implementing a music algorithm to (i) determine a distance between the portable access device and the vehicle, and (ii) determine angles of arrival of the received signal as received at the antennas; determine a location of the portable access device relative to the vehicle based on the distance and the angles of arrival; and permit access to the vehicle based on the location.
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
G01S 3/48 - Systèmes pour déterminer une direction ou une déviation par rapport à une direction prédéterminée en utilisant des antennes espacées et en mesurant la différence de phase ou de temps entre les signaux venant de ces antennes, c. à d. systèmes à différence de parcours les ondes arrivant aux antennes étant continues ou intermittentes et la différence de phase entre les signaux provenant de ces antennes étant mesurée
H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation pour l'utilisation dans ou sur les véhicules routiers ou ferroviaires
H01Q 9/42 - Antennes résonnantes avec alimentation à l'extrémité d'un élément actif allongé, p.ex. unipôle avec éléments repliés, les parties repliées étant espacées l'une de l'autre d'une petite fraction de la longueur d'onde émise
H01Q 21/24 - Combinaisons d'unités d'antennes polarisées dans des directions différentes pour émettre ou recevoir des ondes polarisées circulairement ou elliptiquement ou des ondes polarisées linéairement dans n'importe quelle direction
H01Q 21/28 - Combinaisons d'unités ou systèmes d'antennes sensiblement indépendants et n’interagissant pas entre eux
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PASSIVE ENTRY/PASSIVE START SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTING MUSIC ALGORITHM BASED ANGLE OF ARRIVAL DETERMINATIONS FOR SIGNALS RECEIVED VIA CIRCULAR POLARIZED ANTENNAS
An access system for a vehicle is provided and includes antennas and an access module. The antennas are configured to each receive a signal transmitted from a portable access device to the vehicle. One of the antennas is a circular polarized antenna. The access module is configured to: downconvert the received signal to generate an in-phase signal and a quadrature phase signal; execute a music algorithm to determine angles of arrival of the received signal as received at the antennas; determine a distance between the portable access device and the vehicle based on the angles of arrival; and permit access to the vehicle based on the distance.
H01Q 9/42 - Antennes résonnantes avec alimentation à l'extrémité d'un élément actif allongé, p.ex. unipôle avec éléments repliés, les parties repliées étant espacées l'une de l'autre d'une petite fraction de la longueur d'onde émise
H01Q 21/24 - Combinaisons d'unités d'antennes polarisées dans des directions différentes pour émettre ou recevoir des ondes polarisées circulairement ou elliptiquement ou des ondes polarisées linéairement dans n'importe quelle direction
H01Q 21/28 - Combinaisons d'unités ou systèmes d'antennes sensiblement indépendants et n’interagissant pas entre eux
G01S 3/48 - Systèmes pour déterminer une direction ou une déviation par rapport à une direction prédéterminée en utilisant des antennes espacées et en mesurant la différence de phase ou de temps entre les signaux venant de ces antennes, c. à d. systèmes à différence de parcours les ondes arrivant aux antennes étant continues ou intermittentes et la différence de phase entre les signaux provenant de ces antennes étant mesurée
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UP-SAMPLING AND CROSS-CORRELATION FOR TIME OF ARRIVAL DETERMINATIONS IN PASSIVE ENTRY/PASSIVE START SYSTEMS
An access system for a vehicle includes a receiver and an access module. The receiver is configured to receive a signal transmitted from a portable access device to the vehicle. The access module is configured to: generate a differentiated signal based on the received signal; up-sample the differentiated signal to generate a first up-sampled signal; obtain or generate an expected signal; up-sample the expected signal to generate a second up-sampled signal; cross-correlate the first up-sampled signal and the second up-sampled signal to generate a cross-correlation signal; based on the cross-correlation signal, determine a phase difference between the first up-sampled signal and the second up-sampled signal; determine a round trip time of the signal received by the receiver; and permit access to the vehicle based on the round trip time.
G01S 13/00 - Systèmes utilisant la réflexion ou la reradiation d'ondes radio, p.ex. systèmes radar; Systèmes analogues utilisant la réflexion ou la reradiation d'ondes dont la nature ou la longueur d'onde sont sans importance ou non spécifiées
G01S 13/84 - Systèmes utilisant la reradiation d'ondes radio, p.ex. du type radar secondaire; Systèmes analogues dans lesquels des signaux de type continu sont transmis pour la détermination de distance par mesure de phase
G01S 7/35 - DÉTERMINATION DE LA DIRECTION PAR RADIO; RADIO-NAVIGATION; DÉTERMINATION DE LA DISTANCE OU DE LA VITESSE EN UTILISANT DES ONDES RADIO; LOCALISATION OU DÉTECTION DE LA PRÉSENCE EN UTILISANT LA RÉFLEXION OU LA RERADIATION D'ONDES RADIO; DISPOSITIONS ANALOGUES UTILISANT D'AUTRES ONDES - Détails des systèmes correspondant aux groupes , , de systèmes selon le groupe - Détails de systèmes non impulsionnels
G01S 13/82 - Systèmes utilisant la reradiation d'ondes radio, p.ex. du type radar secondaire; Systèmes analogues dans lesquels des signaux de type continu sont transmis
G01S 13/32 - Systèmes pour mesurer la distance uniquement utilisant la transmission d'ondes continues, soit modulées en amplitude, en fréquence ou en phase, soit non modulées
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
B60R 25/20 - Moyens pour enclencher ou arrêter le système antivol
B60R 25/24 - Moyens pour enclencher ou arrêter le système antivol par des éléments d’identification électroniques comportant un code non mémorisé par l’utilisateur
G01S 5/02 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de position; Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance utilisant les ondes radioélectriques
G01S 11/02 - Systèmes pour déterminer la distance ou la vitesse sans utiliser la réflexion ou la reradiation utilisant les ondes radioélectriques
H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation pour l'utilisation dans ou sur les véhicules routiers ou ferroviaires
H04W 4/02 - Services utilisant des informations de localisation
H04W 4/40 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p.ex. communication véhicule-piétons
G01S 13/76 - Systèmes utilisant la reradiation d'ondes radio, p.ex. du type radar secondaire; Systèmes analogues dans lesquels des signaux de type pulsé sont transmis
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACTIVATING VEHICLE FUNCTIONS
Systems and methods are provided and include a processor configured to execute instructions stored in a computer-readable medium. The instructions include determining whether movement data associated with a user device (10) and location data associated with the user device indicates that the user device is approaching a first location, determining whether the location data matches the movement data and a measured signal strength associated with at least one sensor of a vehicle (30), wherein the measured signal strength indicates a signal strength of a communication link between the user device and a control module (20) of a vehicle, and determining that the user device is approaching the first location in response to a determination that the location data matches the movement data and the measured signal strength.
E05B 49/00 - Serrures à permutation électrique; Circuits à cet effet
H04Q 9/00 - Dispositions dans les systèmes de commande à distance ou de télémétrie pour appeler sélectivement une sous-station à partir d'une station principale, sous-station dans laquelle un appareil recherché est choisi pour appliquer un signal de commande ou
B60R 25/24 - Moyens pour enclencher ou arrêter le système antivol par des éléments d’identification électroniques comportant un code non mémorisé par l’utilisateur
13.
PHONE AS A KEY VEHICLE ACCESS BASED ON TIME POLICIES, LICENSE INFORMATION AND VALIDATION AND ACCURACY OF A VEHICLE REAL TIME CLOCK
Systems and methods for an in-vehicle device for a phone as a key (PAK) system of a vehicle (108, 200) are provided. The in-vehicle device includes a control module (204) that determines an age of a latest obtained certificate, including license information, and determines whether the latest certificate is outdated. If the latest certificate is outdated, the control module transmits an instruction signal from the vehicle to a mobile device (102) to obtain an updated certificate. If the certificate is not outdated, the control module determines whether the license information is accurate. Based on whether the license information is accurate, the control module determines an accuracy level of the local time or the date. Based on the accuracy level, the control module adjusts an access tolerance time, permits the user to access the vehicle, or transmits the instruction signal from the vehicle to the mobile device to obtain the updated certificate.
B60R 25/24 - Moyens pour enclencher ou arrêter le système antivol par des éléments d’identification électroniques comportant un code non mémorisé par l’utilisateur
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A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING ANGLE OF ARRIVAL FOR COMMUNICATIONS
A system and method for determining an Angle of Arrival (AOA) for frequency modulated communications. The system may include first and second antennas spaced apart from each other by a distance, and configured to receive wireless communications in the form of a frequency modulated signal. The system may determine a phase difference between the received signals irrespective of the modulations in the signal, thereby facilitating determining an AOA.
H04B 7/08 - Systèmes de diversité; Systèmes à plusieurs antennes, c. à d. émission ou réception utilisant plusieurs antennes utilisant plusieurs antennes indépendantes espacées à la station de réception
G01S 3/48 - Systèmes pour déterminer une direction ou une déviation par rapport à une direction prédéterminée en utilisant des antennes espacées et en mesurant la différence de phase ou de temps entre les signaux venant de ces antennes, c. à d. systèmes à différence de parcours les ondes arrivant aux antennes étant continues ou intermittentes et la différence de phase entre les signaux provenant de ces antennes étant mesurée
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SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DETERMINING REAL-TIME LOCATION
A system and method for determining location information of a portable device relative to an object based on an environment of the object is provided. The system and method may determine an environment of the object based on a received signal characteristic of communications transmitted from a first object device disposed on the object. Based on the determined type of environment or a characteristic thereof, a locator or an adapter, or both, may be selected for determining location information about a portable device relative to the object.
G01S 13/74 - Systèmes utilisant la reradiation d'ondes radio, p.ex. du type radar secondaire; Systèmes analogues
G01S 5/02 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de position; Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance utilisant les ondes radioélectriques
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SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CALIBRATION FOR ESTABLISHING REAL-TIME LOCATION
A system and method for determining location information based on a reference profile for a reference device, and a system and method for determining the reference profile. The system may determine the reference locator with respect to the reference device based on a plurality of samples obtained with respect to communications between the reference device and an object device. An adapter locator may be determined for the reference locator for samples obtained with respect to communications between a test device and object.
G01S 5/02 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de position; Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance utilisant les ondes radioélectriques
17.
SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CALIBRATION FOR ESTABLISHING REAL-TIME LOCATION
A system and method are provided for obtaining calibration data for a portable device relative to an object in order to facilitate defining a locator for determining a location of the portable device relative to the object. The system and method may obtain calibration data pertaining to a signal characteristic of communications transmitted from the portable device and corresponding to a known location of the portable device (e.g., truth data).
G01S 5/02 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de position; Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance utilisant les ondes radioélectriques
18.
SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DETERMINING REAL-TIME LOCATION
A system and method for determining location information of a portable device relative to an object is provided. The system and method may include communicating with a secondary portable device separate from the portable device, which may be considered a primary portable device. The secondary portable device may be not be configured to communicate with the object or unaware that it is communicating with the object, and may receive communication parameters from the primary portable device.
H04W 76/10 - Gestion de la connexion Établissement de la connexion
B60R 25/24 - Moyens pour enclencher ou arrêter le système antivol par des éléments d’identification électroniques comportant un code non mémorisé par l’utilisateur
E05B 49/00 - Serrures à permutation électrique; Circuits à cet effet
G06F 21/35 - Authentification de l’utilisateur impliquant l’utilisation de dispositifs externes supplémentaires, p.ex. clés électroniques ou cartes à puce intelligentes communiquant sans fils
G06F 21/55 - Détection d’intrusion locale ou mise en œuvre de contre-mesures
H04W 4/48 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p.ex. communication véhicule-piétons pour la communication dans le véhicule
H04W 12/00 - Dispositions de sécurité; Authentification; Protection de la confidentialité ou de l'anonymat
H04W 84/10 - Réseaux à petite échelle; Réseaux faiblement hiérarchisés
H04W 92/18 - Interfaces entre des dispositifs hiérarchiquement similaires entre des dispositifs terminaux
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INTERIOR CAMERA SERVICES FOR VEHICLE-SHARING FLEET
A method and system are disclosed and include obtaining image data from at least one camera located within a vehicle. The method also includes determining a behavior of an occupant based on the image data. The method also includes determining whether the behavior corresponds to a predetermined condition, which is associated with at least one of inhaling smoke, inhaling vapor, eating, and drinking. The method also includes generating, in response to the behavior corresponding to the predetermined condition, an alert corresponding to the predetermined condition. The method also includes transmitting the alert to a remote device.
A method and system are disclosed and include obtaining sensor data from at least one sensor of a subject vehicle. The method also includes determining whether the sensor data indicates one of (i) a first vehicle has contacted the subject vehicle and (ii) the first vehicle is located within a threshold distance of the subject vehicle. The method also includes selectively activating, in response to one of (i) the first vehicle contacting the subject vehicle and (ii) the first vehicle being located within the threshold distance, at least one camera of the subject vehicle. The method also includes obtaining image data of the first vehicle from the at least one camera. The method also includes transmitting the image data to a remote computing system.
A method and system are disclosed and include assigning a vehicle to a user. The method also includes obtaining contextual information associated with the vehicle-sharing request, and the contextual information includes at least one of location information associated with the vehicle-sharing request, route information associated with the vehicle-sharing request, and user information associated with a vehicle-sharing account corresponding to the user. The method also includes determining a cleanliness score based on the contextual information and determining whether the cleanliness score is less than a first threshold value. The method also includes transmitting, in response to (i) the cleanliness score being less than the first threshold value and (ii) a vehicle-sharing session corresponding to the vehicle-sharing request being complete, an alert that is configured to indicate that the vehicle needs to be cleaned.
A method and system are disclosed and include, in response to a user being located within a vehicle associated with the vehicle-sharing request, obtaining, using a processor configured to execute instructions stored in a nontransitory computer-readable medium, image data corresponding to the user from a camera. The method also includes determining, using the processor, whether the image data corresponds to an image associated with a vehicle-sharing account of the user. The method also includes in response to determining the image data corresponds to the image, enabling, using the processor, the user to activate the vehicle.
Methods and systems are disclosed and include determining, using a processor configured to execute instructions stored in a nontransitory computer-readable medium, whether a user is authenticated to operate a vehicle-sharing vehicle. The method also includes, in response to determining the user is authenticated: (i) obtaining, using the processor, a height value, wherein the height value is associated with a vehicle-sharing account of the user and is displayed on an identification card of the user; (ii) determining, using the processor, whether a position of a vehicle control mechanism needs to be adjusted based on the height value; and (iii) in response to determining that the position of the vehicle control mechanism needs to be adjusted, adjusting, using the processor, the position of the vehicle control mechanism based on the height value.
A method and system are disclosed and include determining, in response to receiving an integrated transportation request, a route based on (i) at least one of a location of a vehicle and a user, and (ii) a destination associated with the integrated transportation request. The method also includes determining a vehicle portion and a secondary transportation apparatus portion of the route based on at least one of (i) the location, (ii) the destination, (iii) an integrated transportation history associated with the user, (iv) traffic information retrieved from a mapping application, and (v) operating information of a secondary transportation apparatus. The method also includes displaying the vehicle portion while the vehicle is operating. The method also includes transmitting the secondary transportation apparatus portion to at least one of a portable device associated with the user and the secondary transportation apparatus.
A method and system are disclosed and include obtaining, using a processor configured to execute instructions stored in a nontransitory computer-readable medium and in response to receiving a vehicle-sharing request, contextual information, which includes at least one of (i) vehicle selection history information associated with a vehicle-sharing account corresponding to the vehicle-sharing request, (ii) location information associated with the vehicle-sharing request, and (iii) application information associated with a portable device corresponding to the vehicle-sharing request. The method also includes generating, using the processor, vehicle recommendations based on the contextual information. The method also includes transmitting, using the processor, a first set of vehicle recommendations to the portable device. The method also includes assigning, using the processor and in response to receiving a signal indicating a selection of a vehicle from the first set of vehicle recommendations, the vehicle to a user associated with the vehicle-sharing request.
A system and method to determine location information with respect to a plurality of portable devices, with potentially a large number of portable devices such as 40 or more portable devices in proximity to the system. The system may connect to and locate each of the plurality of portable devices in proximity to the system. The location information may be determined with respect to an object, such as a vehicle or building, and optionally within a larger system of objects, such as a mass transit system.
G01S 5/02 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de position; Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance utilisant les ondes radioélectriques
G01S 1/68 - Marqueur, balise d'extrémité, indicatif d'appel ou toutes balises analogues transmettant des signaux ne portant pas d'information directionnelle
H04W 64/00 - Localisation d'utilisateurs ou de terminaux pour la gestion du réseau, p.ex. gestion de la mobilité
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MULTI-AXIS POLARIZED RF ANTENNA ASSEMBLIES FOR PASSIVE ENTRY/PASSIVE START SYSTEMS
A multi-axis polarized RF antenna assembly includes a circular polarized antenna, a circular isolator, and a linear polarized antenna. The circular polarized antenna includes a conductive ring-shaped body having an inner hole. The circular isolator is connected to the conductive ring-shaped body. The linear polarized antenna is connected to the circular polarized antenna and the circular isolator and extending outward from the circular isolator. The linear polarized antenna includes a sleeve and a conductive element extending through the sleeve. The linear polarize antenna extends orthogonal to a radius of the circular polarized antenna.
H01Q 9/42 - Antennes résonnantes avec alimentation à l'extrémité d'un élément actif allongé, p.ex. unipôle avec éléments repliés, les parties repliées étant espacées l'une de l'autre d'une petite fraction de la longueur d'onde émise
H01Q 21/24 - Combinaisons d'unités d'antennes polarisées dans des directions différentes pour émettre ou recevoir des ondes polarisées circulairement ou elliptiquement ou des ondes polarisées linéairement dans n'importe quelle direction
H01Q 21/28 - Combinaisons d'unités ou systèmes d'antennes sensiblement indépendants et n’interagissant pas entre eux
H01Q 25/00 - Antennes ou systèmes d'antennes fournissant au moins deux diagrammes de rayonnement
H04B 7/10 - Diversité de polarisation; Diversité de direction
H04B 7/04 - Systèmes de diversité; Systèmes à plusieurs antennes, c. à d. émission ou réception utilisant plusieurs antennes utilisant plusieurs antennes indépendantes espacées
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
B60R 25/24 - Moyens pour enclencher ou arrêter le système antivol par des éléments d’identification électroniques comportant un code non mémorisé par l’utilisateur
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PASSIVE ENTRY/PASSIVE START ACCESS SYSTEMS WITH BIDIRECTIONAL TONE EXCHANGE
A system for accessing or providing operational control of a vehicle includes a network device and a control module. The network device includes: an antenna module including antennas with different polarized axes; a transmitter transmitting a series of tones via the antenna module from the vehicle to a second network device and change the frequencies of the tones during the transmission of the series of tones, where, at any moment in time, at least one of the antennas is not cross-polarized with an antenna of the second network device; and a receiver receiving the series of tones from the second network device. The control module: determines differences in phases of the series of tones versus differences in frequencies of the series of tones; and based on the differences in the phases and the differences in the frequencies, determines a distance between the first network device and the second network device.
A system for accessing or providing operational control of a vehicle includes initiator and sniffer devices. The initiator device includes: polarized antennas; a transmitter transmitting a first tone signal via the polarized antennas from the vehicle to a responder/portable access device; and receiver receiving a second tone signal from the responder device in response to the first tone signal. The sniffer device includes: second polarized antennas; and a second receiver receiving, via the second polarized antennas, the first tone signal from the transmitter and the second tone signal from the responder device. The sniffer device determines states of the first and second tone signals including respective phase delays. The initiator or sniffer device estimates a first distance from the vehicle to the responder device or a second distance from the responder device to the sniffer device based on the states including respective phase delays.
A system includes a transmitter, a receiver and a control module. The transmitter transmits a RF signal from one of a vehicle and a portable access device to the other one of the vehicle and the portable access device. The receiver receives a response signal from one of the vehicle and the portable access device in response to the RF signal. The control module: converts the response signal to in-phase and quadrature-phase signals; based on the RF, in-phase signal and quadrature-phase signals; detects a range extension type relay attack performed by an attacking device to obtain at least one of access to or operational control of the vehicle; where the RF signal is relayed via the attacking device from the vehicle to the portable access device or the response signal is relayed via the attacking device from the portable access device to the vehicle; and performs a countermeasure.
A method of communicating with a portable access device includes iteratively performing an algorithm via an access module of a vehicle. The algorithm includes a series of operations including: selecting a frequency from multiple frequencies; selecting an antenna pair from multiple possible antenna pairs, where antennas of the possible antenna pairs include antennas with different polarized axes; transmitting a packet to the portable access device via the selected antenna pair; receiving a first RSSI and a response signal from the portable access device, the first RSSI corresponds to the transmission of the packet; and measuring a second RSSI of the response signal; based on the first RSSIs and the second RSSIs. A best one of the frequencies and a best antenna pair of the possible antenna pairs are selected. One or more additional packets are transmitted using the selected best frequency and the selected best antenna pair.
A system for detecting a range extension type relay attack includes a transmitter, a receiver and a module. The transmitter transmits a RF signal from one of a vehicle and a portable access device to the other one of the vehicle and the portable access device. The receiver receives a response signal in response to the RF signal. The module: generates a parameter associated with the transmission of the RF signal and the reception of the response signal; based on the parameter, detects the range extension type relay attack performed by an attacking device, where at least one of (i) the RF signal is relayed via the attacking device from the vehicle to the portable access device, or (ii) the response signal is relayed via the attacking device from the portable access device to the vehicle; and perform a countermeasure in response to detecting the range extension type relay attack.
A system for includes master and sniffer devices. The master device includes: first antennas with different polarized axes; a transmitter transmitting a challenge signal via the first antennas from the vehicle to a slave device, where the slave device is a portable access device; and a receiver receiving a response signal in response to the challenge signal from the slave device. The sniffer device includes: second antennas with different polarized axes; and a receiver receiving, via the second antennas, the challenge signal from the transmitter and the response signal from the slave device. The sniffer device measures when the challenge signal and the response signal arrive at the sniffer device to provide arrival times. The master or sniffer device estimates at least one of a distance from the vehicle to the slave device or a location of the slave device relative to the vehicle based on the arrival times.
A system and method for determining location information of a portable device (20) relative to an object (10) is provided. In one embodiment, a booking control system is provided for booking a resource or service associated with the object. The system and method may determine location information with respect to the portable device, and identify the user as checked-in or checked-out (e.g., the resource is in-use or out of use) based on the location information.
Methods and systems are disclosed and include receiving, at a plurality of azimuth angles, a signal via a first communication channel and a second signal via a second communication channel. The method includes determining a plurality of first and second communication channel phase angle differences of the antenna system that each correspond to one of the plurality of azimuth angles. The method includes generating a first reference curve and a second reference curve based on the plurality of first and second communication channel phase angle differences, respectively. The method includes determining a first set and a second set of phase difference limits, and for each set, the method includes: identifying a minimum and maximum capping region; determining a minimum phase difference limit based on a central location of the minimum capping region; and determining a maximum phase difference limit based on a central location of the maximum capping region.
G01S 11/04 - Systèmes pour déterminer la distance ou la vitesse sans utiliser la réflexion ou la reradiation utilisant les ondes radioélectriques utilisant des mesures d'angle
36.
HALF-HEMISPHERE ANTENNAS FOR LOCATING REMOTE DEVICES
A method and apparatus includes a processor (20) that receives information corresponding to a first signal strength of a communication link between a remote device (10) and a communication gateway (29) of a vehicle (30). The information corresponding to the first signal strength is associated with a first antenna (72-1) of a sensor (31) and the first antenna includes a first peak main lobe magnitude oriented in a first direction. The processor also receives information corresponding to a second signal strength of the communication link. The information corresponding to the second signal strength is associated with a second antenna (72-2). The second antenna includes a second peak main lobe magnitude oriented in a second direction. The processor executes a first boundary line determination that includes determining whether the remote device is located on a first side of a boundary line based on the first signal strength and the second signal strength.
H04W 48/04 - Restriction d'accès effectuée dans des conditions spécifiques sur la base des données de localisation ou de mobilité de l'utilisateur ou du terminal, p.ex. du sens ou de la vitesse de déplacement
H04W 4/40 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p.ex. communication véhicule-piétons
H04W 64/00 - Localisation d'utilisateurs ou de terminaux pour la gestion du réseau, p.ex. gestion de la mobilité
H04W 84/10 - Réseaux à petite échelle; Réseaux faiblement hiérarchisés
37.
MEASURING ANGLE OF ARRIVAL ON A CONSTANT AND/OR PRE-KNOWN PART OF A BLE PACKET
A system and method are disclosed and include receiving a wireless signal. The method includes generating a first and second set of digital data that are representative of the wireless signal. The method includes obtaining a first and second sample that is representative of a cosine and sine component, respectively, of a pre-known portion of the first set. The method includes obtaining a third and fourth sample that is representative of a cosine and sine component, respectively, of a pre-known portion of the second set. The method includes determining a first phase angle value based on an amplitude of the first and second samples and a second phase angle based on an amplitude of the third and fourth samples. The method includes determining an angle of arrival based on a difference between the first and second phase angle values.
G01S 3/48 - Systèmes pour déterminer une direction ou une déviation par rapport à une direction prédéterminée en utilisant des antennes espacées et en mesurant la différence de phase ou de temps entre les signaux venant de ces antennes, c. à d. systèmes à différence de parcours les ondes arrivant aux antennes étant continues ou intermittentes et la différence de phase entre les signaux provenant de ces antennes étant mesurée
A system is disclosed and includes a plurality of antennas. Each antenna includes a plurality of conductive elements and is circularly polarized. The plurality of conductive elements is configured to receive radio frequency (RF) signals. A first end of each of the plurality of conductive elements is electrically coupled to a printed circuit board, which includes a plurality of coupler circuits and a switching circuit. The plurality of coupler circuits is configured to combine the RF signals and output a signal to the switching circuit based on the combined RF signals. The switching circuit is configured to selectively output one of the signals based on at least one control port of the switching circuit being selectively activated by a control signal. The system also includes a microcontroller configured to determine, based on at least one of the signals, an angle of arrival associated with the plurality of antennas.
H04B 7/08 - Systèmes de diversité; Systèmes à plusieurs antennes, c. à d. émission ou réception utilisant plusieurs antennes utilisant plusieurs antennes indépendantes espacées à la station de réception
H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation pour l'utilisation dans ou sur les véhicules routiers ou ferroviaires
B60R 25/24 - Moyens pour enclencher ou arrêter le système antivol par des éléments d’identification électroniques comportant un code non mémorisé par l’utilisateur
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
Apparatus and systems are disclosed and include a body having a plurality of slots. Each of the plurality of slots includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The first portion is located on a first surface of the body. The second portion is located on a second surface of the body and forms a helical shape. The third portion is located on a third surface of the body. The first surface and the second surface are non-parallel. The third surface and the second surface are non-parallel. The apparatus includes a plurality of antenna elements that are disposed in a respective one of the plurality of slots. The plurality of antenna elements is configured to receive radio frequency (RF) signals. The apparatus includes a ground plane that is coupled to a first end of each of the plurality of antenna elements.
H01Q 19/10 - Combinaisons d'éléments actifs primaires d'antennes avec des dispositifs secondaires, p.ex. avec des dispositifs quasi optiques, pour donner à une antenne une caractéristique directionnelle désirée utilisant des surfaces réfléchissantes
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CIRCULAR POLARIZED ANGLE OF ARRIVAL MEASUREMENT SYSTEM
Methods and systems are disclosed and include receiving a signal via a first communication channel at a plurality of azimuth angles. The method includes determining a plurality of first communication channel phase angle differences between a pair of antennas. The method includes receiving a second signal via a second communication channel and at the plurality of azimuth angles. The method includes determining a plurality of second communication channel phase angle differences between the pair of antennas that each correspond to one of the plurality of azimuth angles. The method includes generating a first reference curve based on the plurality of first communication channel phase angle differences. The method includes generating a second reference curve based on the plurality of second communication channel phase angle differences. The method also includes generating a calibration curve that is based on an interpolation of the first reference curve and the second reference curve.
H04B 7/08 - Systèmes de diversité; Systèmes à plusieurs antennes, c. à d. émission ou réception utilisant plusieurs antennes utilisant plusieurs antennes indépendantes espacées à la station de réception
41.
REMOTE PARK ASSIST MESSAGE FLOW SYSTEMS AND METHODS
A system and method for a vehicle including a communication gateway in a vehicle (30) configured to establish a wireless communication connection with a portable device (10); a plurality of object sensors (34) that detects objects surrounding the vehicle; a remote park assist system (1) configured to (i) identify at least one parking space based on data received from the plurality of object sensors; (iv) determine a movement trajectory for the vehicle; (v) transmit a vehicle maneuver request to the portable device; (vi) receive a plurality of responses from the portable device in response to transmitting the vehicle maneuver request; and (vii) maneuver the vehicle based on the plurality of object sensors, the plurality of responses, and the movement trajectory; and the portable device, in response to receiving a request from the remote park assist system, is configured to transmit the plurality of responses.
A system includes a communication module (110) configured to establish a first secure communications link (136) with a portable device (134) and a second secure communications link (170) with a contactless smartcard (138). A memory module (148) configured to store information associated with the portable device and the contactless smartcard. A temporary key module (150) configured to store an ID of the contactless smartcard and vehicle operation limitations associated with the ID of the contactless smartcard in the memory module. An authentication module (132) configured to (i) authenticate the portable device and (ii) authenticate the contactless smartcard. A passive entry / passive start (PEPS) module (140) configured to receive authentication of at least (i) the portable device or (ii) the contactless smartcard from the authentication module, and perform a vehicle operation based on at least (i) the received authentication and (ii) the vehicle operation limitations stored in the memory module.
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
B60R 25/24 - Moyens pour enclencher ou arrêter le système antivol par des éléments d’identification électroniques comportant un code non mémorisé par l’utilisateur
43.
ACTIVATING VEHICLE FUNCTIONS BASED ON VEHICLE OCCUPANT LOCATION
Systems and methods are provided and include a communication gateway (29) of a control module (20). The communication gateway establishes wireless communication connections with a plurality of user devices (10). A plurality of sensors (31) are configured to, in response to the plurality of user devices being connected to the communication gateway, communicate signal information about the wireless communication connections to the control module. The signal information indicates characteristics of the wireless communication connections. The control module (i) determines a location of each user device of the plurality of user devices based on the signal information and (ii) generates a plurality of entries based on the signal information. Each entry of the plurality of entries corresponds to each of the plurality of user devices. A user settings activation module (34) (i) determines user profiles corresponding to each entry of the plurality of entries and (ii) activates at least one vehicle function based on the user profiles.
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
H04W 4/40 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p.ex. communication véhicule-piétons
B60R 25/24 - Moyens pour enclencher ou arrêter le système antivol par des éléments d’identification électroniques comportant un code non mémorisé par l’utilisateur
B60R 16/037 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleurs; Agencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour le confort des occupants
44.
REFLECTIVE ENVIRONMENT DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Systems and methods are provided that include a control module (20) of a vehicle (30). The control module instructs at least one of a beacon (37) and a plurality of sensors (31) to broadcast a ping signal in response to a user device (10) being within a threshold distance of the vehicle. The plurality of sensors communicate signal information to the control module, and the signal information indicates an amount of reflection of the ping signal measured by the plurality of sensors. A sensor calibration module (34) (i) determines a presence of a reflective element (70) based on the signal information, and (ii) in response to determining the presence of the reflective element and the user device being connected to a communication gateway of the control module, adjusts a measurement of a first sensor of the plurality of sensors based on the signal information.
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
B60R 25/24 - Moyens pour enclencher ou arrêter le système antivol par des éléments d’identification électroniques comportant un code non mémorisé par l’utilisateur
G01S 5/02 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de position; Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance utilisant les ondes radioélectriques
G01S 13/46 - Détermination indirecte des données relatives à la position
H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation pour l'utilisation dans ou sur les véhicules routiers ou ferroviaires
45.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMMUNICATION BUS SECURITY IN A VEHICLE
A system comprising: a sensor to generate a first link key data packet; and a control module (20) of a vehicle (30). The control module generates a second link key data packet; and the sensor communicates signal information to the control module using a hardwire link that electrically couples the control module and the sensor. The signal information includes information corresponding to characteristics of communication signals sent via the wireless communication link.
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
G06F 21/44 - Authentification de programme ou de dispositif
G06F 21/73 - Protection de composants spécifiques internes ou périphériques, où la protection d'un composant mène à la protection de tout le calculateur pour assurer la sécurité du calcul ou du traitement de l’information par création ou détermination de l’identification de la machine, p.ex. numéros de série
H04L 9/32 - Dispositions pour les communications secrètes ou protégées; Protocoles réseaux de sécurité comprenant des moyens pour vérifier l'identité ou l'autorisation d'un utilisateur du système
A method for pairing a device (104) with a vehicle (100) of a plurality of shared vehicles. The method includes receiving an advertisement message from the device and, in response to receiving the advertisement message, initiating an attempt to pair with the device. The method further includes determining if the device has previously paired with at least one vehicle of the plurality of shared vehicles. In response to the device having previously paired with the at least one vehicle of the plurality of shared vehicles, the method includes accessing a shared vehicle database (132) and identifying security information corresponding to (i) a device address of the device and (ii) a vehicle ID of the vehicle. The method also includes instructing the vehicle and the device to use the identified security information to pair the device with the vehicle.
A system and method for a vehicle (40) including a scanner (30); and an advertising device (20) configured to: (i) exchange security information with the scanner; (ii) pair with the scanner in response to the security information of the scanner being authenticated; (iii) generate and store a target ID for the scanner in a memory (22) of the advertising device; (iv) assign and transmit the target ID to the scanner; and (v) broadcast an advertising packet (i) exchange security information with the advertising device; (ii) pair with the advertising device in response to the security information of the advertising device being authenticated; (iii) receive and save the target ID assigned by the advertising device; (iv) receive the advertising packet containing the target ID; and (v) determine, in response to receiving the advertising packet, whether the target ID contained in the advertising packet matches the target ID of the scanner.
Systems and methods are provided and include a communication gateway (29) of a control module (20). The communication gateway establishes a wireless communication connection with a user device (10). Multiple sensors (31) are configured to, in response to the user device being connected to the communication gateway, communicate signal information about the wireless communication connection to the control module. A reference data generator module (34) determines a first probability value based on the signal information. The first probability value indicates a probability that a user of the user device will enter a vehicle (30). A passive entry / passive start system (1) is configured to, in response to the first probability value being greater than at least one threshold probability, activate a vehicle function associated with the at least one threshold probability.
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
B60R 25/24 - Moyens pour enclencher ou arrêter le système antivol par des éléments d’identification électroniques comportant un code non mémorisé par l’utilisateur
G01S 5/02 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de position; Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance utilisant les ondes radioélectriques
G01S 5/04 - Position de source déterminée par plusieurs radiogoniomètres espacés
G01S 11/06 - Systèmes pour déterminer la distance ou la vitesse sans utiliser la réflexion ou la reradiation utilisant les ondes radioélectriques utilisant des mesures d'intensité
A passive entry / passive start (PEPS) system includes a communication gateway (29) to transmit a ping signal based on at least one of a predetermined period and a predetermined transmission power level. The PEPS system includes at least one sensor to receive the ping signal and measure a physical characteristic of the ping signal. The PEPS system includes a central module (20) to receive the measured physical characteristic of the ping signal, determine a lower threshold and an upper threshold associated with the at least one sensor, and compare the measured physical characteristic of the ping signal to the lower threshold and the upper threshold. In response to determining that the measured physical characteristic is less than the lower threshold and greater than the upper threshold, the central module notifies a portable device (10) that the at least one sensor has been tampered with.
G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
B60R 25/102 - VÉHICULES, ÉQUIPEMENTS OU PARTIES DE VÉHICULES, NON PRÉVUS AILLEURS Équipements ou systèmes pour interdire ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules actionnant un dispositif d’alarme un signal étant envoyé vers un lieu distant, p.ex. signal radio transmis à un poste de police, à une entreprise de sécurité ou au propriétaire du véhicule
Systems (10) and methods (110) for monitoring operation of an instrument cluster (12) configured to display vehicle operating information to a driver. The system includes a camera (14) pointed at the instrument cluster to capture images of operation of the instrument cluster. A control module (50) is in receipt of the images of the instrument cluster. The control module is configured to compare operation of the instrument cluster as captured in the images with predetermined, expected operation of the instrument cluster. A fault condition notification module (52) is configured to generate a fault notice when there is a discrepancy between operation of the instrument cluster as captured in the images and the predetermined, expected operation of the instrument cluster.
Systems and methods are disclosed and include a processor configured to execute instructions stored in a nontransitory computer-readable medium. The instructions include generating first message authentication code (MAC) bytes (111-1) based on a shared secret key (102). The instructions include generating first nonce bytes (109-1) and an authenticated packet (110) based on first MAC bytes, the first nonce bytes, and a message byte (104). The instructions include generating a de-whitened tone byte (113) based on the shared secret key. The instructions include generating a message packet (140) that includes the authenticated packet and the de-whitened tone byte. Generating the message packet includes pseudo-randomly identifying a first location of the authenticated packet and inserting the de-whitened tone byte at the first location. The instructions include transmitting the message packet to the peripheral device and establishing a communication link (50) between a portable device (10) and a peripheral device in response to the peripheral device validating the message packet.
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
B60R 25/00 - VÉHICULES, ÉQUIPEMENTS OU PARTIES DE VÉHICULES, NON PRÉVUS AILLEURS Équipements ou systèmes pour interdire ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules
52.
POWER SAVING METHODS FOR COMMUNICATION IN LOCALIZATION SYSTEMS
Systems and methods are provided and include a control module (8) that establishes a secure wireless communication connection with a portable device (20). A sensor receives connection information about the secure wireless communication connection, eavesdrops on the secure wireless communication connection based on the connection information, measures signal information of a communication signal (30) sent from the portable device (20) to the control module (8) during the secure wireless communication connection, compares the measured signal information with wakeup criteria information, and reports the measured signal information to the control module (8) in response to the measured signal information satisfying the wakeup criteria. The control module (8) receives the measured signal information from the sensor and determines a location of the portable device (20) based on the measured signal information. The measured signal information includes at least one of received signal strength indicator information, angle of arrival information, and time difference of arrival information.
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
B60R 25/24 - Moyens pour enclencher ou arrêter le système antivol par des éléments d’identification électroniques comportant un code non mémorisé par l’utilisateur
H04W 4/80 - Services utilisant la communication de courte portée, p.ex. la communication en champ proche, l'identification par radiofréquence ou la communication à faible consommation d’énergie
H04W 4/40 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p.ex. communication véhicule-piétons
G01S 5/02 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de position; Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance utilisant les ondes radioélectriques
53.
LOCALIZATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS WITH OPEN CHANNELS AND SECURE COMMUNICATION CONNECTIONS
Localization systems and methods are provided and include a first sensor configured to perform wireless communication with a portable device (20) using a communication protocol that allows for communication over open advertising communication channels and that allows for communication using a secure communication connection (43). The first sensor communicates with the portable device (20) using the secure communication connection (43) and seconds sensor communicate with the portable device (20) by transmitting or receiving broadcast signals (40) over the open advertising communication channels. A control module (8) receives first signal information about signals transmitted or received by the first sensor and second signal information about signals transmitted or received by the second sensors and determines a location of the portable device (20) based on the first signal information and the second signal information. The first signal information and the second signal information include received signal strength indicator information, angle of arrival information, and/or time difference of arrival information.
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
B60R 25/24 - Moyens pour enclencher ou arrêter le système antivol par des éléments d’identification électroniques comportant un code non mémorisé par l’utilisateur
H04W 4/80 - Services utilisant la communication de courte portée, p.ex. la communication en champ proche, l'identification par radiofréquence ou la communication à faible consommation d’énergie
H04W 4/40 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p.ex. communication véhicule-piétons
Systems and methods for multi-step vehicle entry authorization utilizing biometric data are disclosed. A proximity/contact sensor (24) attached to a vehicle (10) receives a device ID from a wearable device (50; 51) of a user. A biometric sensor (20; 58) receives biometric data of the user. A control module (26) accesses a user database (32) storing authorized user information and determines whether the user is authorized for the vehicle (10) based on the device ID, the biometric data, and the user database (32). The control module (26) unlocks the vehicle (10) in response to a determination that the user is authorized for the vehicle (10).
The present disclosure relates to a method for monitoring the performance of a blower motor for a blower unit for a HVAC system positioned in a vehicle. The method includes: diagnosing the motor (704) based on predefined criteria and one or more physical parameters (702) sensed by one or more sensors; identifying a performance mode (706) from among a plurality of modes based on the diagnosis, where the plurality of modes are predefined; determining a mode message (712) based on a signal code protocol, where the mode message is indicative of the performance mode identified and the signal code protocol associates each of the plurality of modes with a different coded signal; and transmitting a diagnostic signal (716) that includes the mode message to a climate control module located in the vehicle separate from the motor.
A computerized method characterizes a dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) system that includes at least one DSRC device for use with a vehicle-to-vehicle communication system. The method includes positioning a vehicle under test (VUT) with the DSRC system at a first location and positioning a DSRC instrumentation antenna at a second location spaced apart from the first location. The method includes varying an azimuth angle between the DSRC device and the instrumentation antenna by performing a rotation of the VUT in place at the first location or the instrumentation antenna in a circular path about the first location. The method includes, for multiple azimuth angles, testing receive performance of the DSRC system by transmitting DSRC packets through the instrumentation antenna to the DSRC system, estimating an error rate indicating a level of success of DSRC packets being received by the DSRC system, and recording the error rate for each angle.
A method for delegating control of a vehicle feature to a wearable electronic device is provided. The method includes the following: wireless pairing the wearable electronic device to at least one of a smart device or a vehicle controller onboard a vehicle; delegating control of the vehicle feature to the wearable electronic device using at least one of the smart device or the vehicle controller such that a wearer of the wearable electronic device can control the vehicle feature using the wearable electronic device; and operating the vehicle feature based on commands generated by the user using the wearable electronic device.
B60R 25/24 - Moyens pour enclencher ou arrêter le système antivol par des éléments d’identification électroniques comportant un code non mémorisé par l’utilisateur
A vehicle heating, ventilation, and air cooling (HVAC) system that includes a module (20), an evaporator (32), and a heater core (34); the module (20) defines a defrost outlet (46), side window outlets (48a, 48b), a front face outlet (44), and a front foot outlet. The evaporator (32) and heater core (34) are both housed within the module (20). The defrost outlet (46) is open and closed by a defrost door (54), the side window outlets (48a, 48b) are open and closed by a plurality of demist doors (56a, 56b). The defrost door (54) and demist doors (56a, 56b) share a common shaft (58), a torsion spring (60) around the shaft (58) allows the defrost door (54) to remain offset from the demist doors (56a, 56b).
An evaporative system is for an internal combustion engine (11). The internal combustion engine (11) has an intake pipe (21) equipped with a supercharger (52) to pressurize intake air. The evaporative system includes an ejector (42), an ejector passage (56, 42a, 58), and a pressure sensor (60, 260, 360). The ejector (42) is to draw intake airflow from a downstream of the supercharger (52) to an upstream of the supercharger (52) to cause a negative pressure to draw fuel vapor into the upstream of the supercharger (52). The ejector passage (56, 42a, 58) is branched from the downstream of the supercharger (52) and is returned through the ejector (42) to the upstream of the supercharger (52). The pressure sensor (60, 260, 360) is communicated with the ejector passage (56, 42a, 58) to detect pressure in the ejector passage (56, 42a, 58).
F02M 25/08 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant des vapeurs combustibles aspirées des réservoirs de combustible du moteur
F02D 41/22 - Dispositifs de sécurité ou d'avertissement en cas de conditions anormales
G01M 15/09 - Test des moteurs à combustion interne par contrôle de la pression dans les conduits de fluide, p.ex. dans des parties de lubrification ou de refroidissement
A battery system includes a plurality of rechargeable micro-batteries, fluid media, a battery media tank, a power extractor, and an electric load. The micro-batteries are immersed in the fluid media. The tank stores the fluid media and the micro-batteries. The power extractor is fluidly connected to the tank and extracts electric power charged inside the micro-batteries while the fluid media and the micro-batteries flow through the power extractor. The electric load is electrically connected to the power extractor and powered by the electric power extracted by the power extractor.
The present teachings provide for an active steering system for controlling a vehicle (10). The system can include at least one sensor (50) and a control module (58). The at least one sensor can be configured to detect a leading obstacle (226). The control module can be configured to receive a signal from the at least one sensor, to determine a steering profile (286), and to execute a lane change maneuver based on the steering profile. The steering profile can include a plurality of steering angles (110) and corresponding vehicle positions for maneuvering the vehicle from a current lane (218) to an adjacent lane (222). The steering angles can be calculated to not increase the acceleration of the vehicle above an occupant comfort threshold value and to not cause the vehicle to cross an outer boundary (262) of the adjacent lane.
B62D 6/00 - Dispositions pour la commande automatique de la direction en fonction des conditions de conduite, qui sont détectées et pour lesquelles une réaction est appliquée, p.ex. circuits de commande
B60T 8/17 - Utilisation de moyens de régulation électriques ou électroniques pour la commande du freinage
B60W 10/18 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de freinage
B60W 10/184 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de freinage avec des freins de roues
B60W 10/20 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de direction
B60W 30/08 - Anticipation ou prévention de collision probable ou imminente
B60W 30/12 - Maintien de la trajectoire dans une voie de circulation
62.
HOUSING FOR VEHICULAR HVAC SYSTEM AND DUAL HVAC SYSTEM
A housing for a vehicle HVAC system includes a case and a drainage port that drains fluid from the case of the housing. The drainage port includes a spout and defines a first fluid passage and a second fluid passage. An outlet of the first fluid passage and an outlet of the second fluid passage may be adjacent to each other at the spout. The first fluid passage fluidly couples a first region of the case to the spout, and the second fluid passage fluid fluidly couples a second region of the case to the spout. Based on the pressure of the first region and the second region, fluid flowing through the first fluid passage or the second fluid passage accelerates at the outlet of the respective passage to form a vacuum at the spout.
An insert (10) is configured to be inserted into a heat exchanger (500) having a plurality of tubes (600). The insert (10) includes a base (12) and multiple blades (20). The blades (20) are extended from the base (12). At least one of the blades (20) has a spring portion (24). The spring portion (24) is resiliently deformable and configured to be resiliently inserted between two of the tubes (600).
F28D 1/053 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur comportant des ensembles de canalisations fixes pour une seule des sources de potentiel calorifique, les deux sources étant en contact chacune avec un côté de la paroi de la canalisation, dans lesquels l'autre source d avec des canalisations d'échange de chaleur immergées dans la masse du fluide avec canalisations tubulaires les canalisations étant rectilignes
F28F 9/22 - Dispositions pour diriger les sources de potentiel calorifique dans des compartiments successifs, p.ex. aménagement des plaques de guidage
B60H 1/00 - Dispositifs de chauffage, de refroidissement ou de ventilation
64.
METHOD FOR OFF-LOADING DRIVER WIRELESS ACTIVITIES TO PASSENGERS VIA VEHICLE WIRELESS INTERFACE
A smart device interface for a vehicle. The smart device interface includes a transmitter/receiver and a controller. The transmitter/receiver is configured to communicate with a first smart device of a driver and a second smart device of a passenger. The controller is configured to permit the passenger to perform tasks on behalf of the driver using the second smart device. The tasks include responding to messages received by the first smart device of the driver, entertainment system operation, and navigation system operation.
A system for delivering fuel to an engine including a fuel reservoir pump configured to pump fuel from a fuel tank to a fuel pump reservoir. A low pressure fuel pump is configured to pump fuel out from within the fuel pump reservoir and to the fuel reservoir pump. A high pressure fuel pump is configured to pump fuel to the engine. The low pressure fuel pump is configured to pump fuel to the high pressure fuel pump. A controller is operable to configure the low pressure fuel pump in a high mode at a first pump rate when the high pressure fuel pump is in a first configuration, and operable to configure the low pressure fuel pump in a low mode at a second pump rate when the high pressure fuel pump is in a second configuration different from the first configuration, the first pump rate is different from the second pump rate.
F02D 33/00 - Commande non électrique de l'alimentation en combustible ou en air comburant, non prévue ailleurs
F02D 29/04 - Commande de moteurs, cette commande étant particulière aux dispositifs entraînés, ces dispositifs étant autres que des organes ou accessoires essentiels à la marche du moteur, p.ex. commande de moteur par des signaux extérieurs particulière aux moteurs entraînant des pompes
F02D 41/04 - Dispositions de circuits pour produire des signaux de commande introduisant des corrections pour des conditions particulières de fonctionnement
F02M 37/18 - Alimentation au moyen de pompes entraînées caractérisées par l'existence de pompes principales et de pompes auxiliaires
The present teachings provide for an HVAC assembly. A first flue (134) is configured to fluidly couple a first heat exchanger (102) to a mixing flue (138). A second flue (130) is configured to fluidly couple a second heat exchanger (106) to the mixing flue (138). A door (182) can inhibit fluid communication through the second flue (130) when in a first position. The door (130) can inhibit fluid communication through the first flue (134) when in a second position. The door (182) can permit fluid communication through the first and second flues (134, 130) when in a third position. The third flue (142) is configured to fluidly couple the first heat exchanger (102) to a portion (170) of the second flue (130) downstream of the second heat exchanger (106) and upstream of the mixing flue (138) when the door (182) is in the third position.
The present invention provides an aluminum alloy fin stock material with higher strength, and improved sag resistance for use in heat exchangers, such as automotive heat exchangers. The aluminum alloy fin stock material is produced from an aluminum alloy comprising about 0.8-1.4 wt% Si, 0.4-0.8 wt% Fe, 0.05-0.4 wt% Cu, 1.2-1.7 wt% Mn and 1.20-2.3 wt% Zn, with the remainder as Al. The aluminum alloy fin stock material is made by a process comprising direct chill casting the aluminum alloy into an ingot, preheating the ingot, hot rolling the preheated ingot, cold rolling the ingot and inter-annealing at a temperature of 275-400 C. After inter-annealing, the aluminum alloy fin stock material is a cold rolled in a final cold rolling step to achieve % cold work (%CW) of 20-35%.
C22F 1/04 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid de l'aluminium ou de ses alliages
F28F 21/08 - Structure des appareils échangeurs de chaleur caractérisée par l'emploi de matériaux spécifiés de métal
C22C 21/02 - Alliages à base d'aluminium avec le silicium comme second constituant majeur
C22C 21/10 - Alliages à base d'aluminium avec le zinc comme second constituant majeur
C22F 1/043 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid de l'aluminium ou de ses alliages d'alliages avec le silicium comme second constituant majeur
C22F 1/053 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid de l'aluminium ou de ses alliages d'alliages avec le zinc comme second constituant majeur
The present teachings provide for a light guide for a vehicle dashboard display having a first display panel. The light guide can include a guide structure secured to the vehicle dashboard display proximate to the first display panel. The guide structure can be configured to transmit light from the first display panel at a first position, through the guide structure, to a second position spaced apart from the first display panel.
A method for tracking an object through a system onboard a motor vehicle is provided. The method includes detecting a wireless device, determining a position of the wireless device, recognizing the position of the wireless device relative to the vehicle, analyzing the position of the wireless device with respect to a predefined conditional statement and activating an alert according to the satisfying of the predefined conditional statement.
An engine cooling system for a motor vehicle having a dual radiator assembly plumbed in parallel within a single coolant loop to provide improved engine cooling.
A heating, ventilation and air conditioning system includes a blower unit that has a first interior air intake, a second interior air intake and an exterior air intake. Three doors are moved between open and closed positions to define a recirculation mode, a fresh mode and a partial recirculation mode. As the doors move between their open and closed positions, a variable partial mode and a variable fresh mode are defined.
B60H 1/12 - Dispositifs de chauffage, de refroidissement ou de ventilation la chaleur étant prélevée de l'installation de propulsion du liquide de refroidissement de l'installation d'un autre radiateur que le radiateur principal l'autre radiateur étant situé dans un conduit pouvant être mis en communication avec l'atmosphère extérieure utilisant un compresseur d'air
B60H 1/00 - Dispositifs de chauffage, de refroidissement ou de ventilation
A heating, ventilation and air conditioning system includes a case having a face outlet and a foot outlet. A door is movable between a first position closing the face outlet and opening the foot outlet and a second position opening the face outlet and closing the foot outlet. A bypass passage allows air flow around the door when the door is in the second position to allow a specified amount of air flow to the foot outlet when the door closes the foot outlet.
B60H 1/12 - Dispositifs de chauffage, de refroidissement ou de ventilation la chaleur étant prélevée de l'installation de propulsion du liquide de refroidissement de l'installation d'un autre radiateur que le radiateur principal l'autre radiateur étant situé dans un conduit pouvant être mis en communication avec l'atmosphère extérieure utilisant un compresseur d'air
B60H 1/00 - Dispositifs de chauffage, de refroidissement ou de ventilation
A fan shroud (10) includes a body portion (18) and a barrel portion (14). The body portion and the barrel portion have a first side (22) and a second side (24). The barrel portion is adjacent to the body portion and defines a cylindrical opening (20) for a fan. The barrel portion and the body portion define a slot (42) in the fan shroud designed to release excess air pressure from the shroud. The slot extends through at least one of the first side and the second side. Any number of slots of different shapes and sizes may be arranged on the fan shroud to reduce noise radiating from the fan shroud.
A control system for a vehicle includes first and second modules. The first module receives input from an operator of the vehicle via an input device, wherein the operator input includes a change to an operating parameter of a vehicle system. The second module selectively adjusts a resistance of the input device based on the operator input and a predetermined threshold. A method for controlling a vehicle includes receiving input from an operator of the vehicle via an input device, wherein the operator input includes a change to an operating parameter of a vehicle system, and selectively adjusting a resistance of the input device based on the operator input and a predetermined threshold.
B60R 16/02 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleurs; Agencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques
B60R 16/023 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleurs; Agencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour la transmission de signaux entre des parties ou des sous-systèmes du véhicule
75.
METHOD TO DETERMINE DRIVER WORKLOAD FUNCTION AND USAGE OF DRIVER WORKLOAD FUNCTION FOR HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT
A method of objectively measuring a driver's ability to operate a motor vehicle user interface. The method includes objectively measuring the driver's ability to perform each one of a plurality of calibration tasks of various degrees of difficulty including an easy task, a medium task, and a difficult task; generating a scale with which to evaluate the driver's ability to operate the user interface, the scale customized for the driver based on the objective measurements of the driver's ability to perform each calibration task; objectively measuring the driver's ability to operate a function of the motor vehicle user interface; and objectively evaluating the driver's ability to operate the function of the motor vehicle user interface using the scale to determine if the user interface is appropriate for the driver.
G06F 3/00 - Dispositions d'entrée pour le transfert de données destinées à être traitées sous une forme maniable par le calculateur; Dispositions de sortie pour le transfert de données de l'unité de traitement à l'unité de sortie, p.ex. dispositions d'interface
G06F 3/048 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI]
B60W 50/08 - Interaction entre le conducteur et le système d'aide à la conduite
76.
HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING CASE WITH HONEYCOMB
An apparatus for a heating, ventilating and air conditioning system may include an outer shell and a honeycomb structure. The outer shell may define an interior volume having an inlet and an outlet providing an airflow path therethrough. The honeycomb structure may be attached to the outer shell and disposed in the airflow path. The honeycomb structure may include a plurality of polygonal apertures extending substantially in a direction of the airflow. The honeycomb structure may deflect sound waves away from a predetermined area.
B60H 1/12 - Dispositifs de chauffage, de refroidissement ou de ventilation la chaleur étant prélevée de l'installation de propulsion du liquide de refroidissement de l'installation d'un autre radiateur que le radiateur principal l'autre radiateur étant situé dans un conduit pouvant être mis en communication avec l'atmosphère extérieure utilisant un compresseur d'air
B60H 1/00 - Dispositifs de chauffage, de refroidissement ou de ventilation
F16L 55/02 - Absorbeurs d'énergie; Absorbeurs de bruit
A fuel pump for an automotive application includes two separate pumping chambers within each of which a piston is reciprocated in order to pump fuel to an engine for the automobile. The dual cylinder arrangement increases the output capacity of the fuel pump.
F02M 59/04 - Pompes spécialement adaptées à l'injection de combustible non couvertes dans les groupes du type à piston alternatif caractérisées par la disposition particulière des cylindres par rapport à l'arbre d'entraînement des pistons, p.ex. parallèle à cet arbre
F02M 59/08 - Pompes spécialement adaptées à l'injection de combustible non couvertes dans les groupes du type à piston alternatif caractérisées par plusieurs éléments de pompage à tubulures communes de sortie
F02M 37/06 - Alimentation au moyen de pompes entraînées entraînées par moyen mécanique
F02M 37/10 - Alimentation au moyen de pompes entraînées entraînées par moyen électrique immergées dans le combustible, p.ex. dans le réservoir
A heat exchanger has a plurality of tubes and a plurality of fins alternatively arranged to define a core portion of the heat exchanger. A side plate is arranged at opposite sides of the core portion. Each end of the tubes and side plates extend through a core plate. Each core plate mates with a respective tank to define a sealed chamber. The ends of the tubes are disposed within the sealed chamber. The ends of the side plates and disposed outside the sealed chamber. This allows for a non-brazed connection between the core plates and the side plates.
F28F 9/013 - Supports auxiliaires pour les éléments pour les tubes ou les assemblages de tubes
F28F 9/14 - Dispositions pour obturer des éléments dans les boîtes de distribution ou plaques d'extrémité par joints démontables par assemblage à force
F28F 9/00 - Carters; Boîtes de distribution; Supports auxiliaires pour les éléments; Eléments auxiliaires dans les carters
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